Meningioma

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A meningioma is a type of Brain tumors that arises from the dura mater (dura mater). Meningiomas are usually very slow-growing, non-malignant brain tumors.

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Spinal meningioma
Image of a spinal meningioma that has just been surgically removed and histopathologically verified.

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Planum sphenoidale meningioma on MRI
MRI imaging of a large meningioma at the planum sphenoidale with a marked mass effect.

Designation

Meningiomas are typically designated according to their location.

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