A diagnosis of brain tumors may sound like life threats. But while most brain tumors give you the same symptoms, not every tumor is malignant.
In fact, meningioma represents almost 30% of the most common brain tumor. Tumors of meningioma are usually benign: you may not need surgery. However, you have to consult with brain tumor specialist to be sure about it.
Meningioma Can Grow Anywhere
The tumors are caused by cells in the meninges, backbone and brain lining. Thus they are not brain tumors, technically speaking because they do not cause by mutated brain cells.
But inside your skull they still grow, which means there's a matter of concern. If a meningioma grows or causes an upward swelling of the brain or of other skull structures, the brain tumor symptoms may occur.
The Symptoms of Meningioma Depend on Their Location and Size
Meningioma has the typical symptoms of brain tumors such as problems with vision, headaches, or convulsions. Headache - including serious one many not be a benign or other brain tumor. A massive headache can give indication of malignancy.
Longer meningioma can block cerebral fluids flow, which can affect both gait and memory. Hydrocephalus ("Water on the Brain") may occur. Other locations may affect your smell, hearing, vision, or even your hypophysis function.
A Diagnosis of Meningioma May Occur if the Doctor Looks for Another Thing
**Disclaimer- Information presented here is not intended to be qualified medical advice. Nothing expressed herein creates a doctor-patient relationship.