Meningiomas ( Benign, Atypical and Malignant or Anaplastic) By: By: Marquis Sparrow Marquis Sparrow

The History of Meningiomas  This tumor was first established in  First triumphant in1878 and repeated in  1938 the book “Meningiomas”  The book reviewed 313 cases  Categorized as Benign, Atypical, Malignant, or Anaplastic

Causes of Meningiomas  Not clear on what exactly causes Meningiomas  Radiation (people who undergo radiation to the brain) to the brain)  Cell Mutates/Alter In the meninges

Symptoms of Meningiomas  Seizures  Visual changes  Hearing loss  Changes in thinking  Arm and/or leg weakness  Headaches  Nausea  Vomiting

Benign Meningiomas  Usually Harmless  Not cancerous

Atypical Meningiomas  Grow more rapidly than benign  Have a higher chance of growing back

Malignant or Anaplastic Meningiomas  Form of CANCER!!  Also more likely to grow back

Surgery!!  Starting surgery, the skull is cut open.  During the doctors cautiously remove the tumor.  After the wound is then stapled\stitched closed as shown.

Surgery Complications!!  Accumulation of fluid  20% develop seizures after surgery  neurologic problems (muscle weakness, speech problems, or difficulty with coordination)  increased risk of blood clots

Radiation Treatment  Radiation Therapy  High energy x-rays to damage tumor cells  Usually after surgery recovery

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy  May damage nearby Brain Tissue  Cant stop all tumor cells from growing  Hair loss  Mild Fatigue  Mild skin redness or irritation

The End Thank You Hope You Enjoyed The Presentation By : Marquis Sparrow