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About this Condition: Meningioma
Types of Meningioma
There are several types of meningiomas. Doctors classify them based on where they form in the brain:
- Convexity meningiomas grow on the brain’s surface. Tumors may not trigger symptoms until they become large enough to press on the brain.
- Falcine and parasgittal meningiomas form in or near the very thin layer of tissue between the two sides (hemispheres) of the brain.
- Intraventricular meningiomas form in the part of the brain that produces and distributes spinal fluid.
- Skull-base meningiomas form in the bones in the bottom of the skull or in the boney ridge behind the eyes.
- Sphenoid wing meningiomas form in the skull base behind the eyes.
- Olfactory groove meningiomas form along the nerves that run between the brain and the nose. They can cause loss of smell and grow large enough to affect vision.
- Posterior fossa/petrous meningiomas form on the underside of the brain and pressure the trigeminal nerve, triggering a condition called trigeminal neuralgia.
- Suprasellar meningiomas originate in the base of the skull near the pituitary gland and optic nerve. They commonly trigger vision and pituitary problems.
- Recurrent meningiomas are any meningiomas that return after treatment. They may share the same characteristics as the initial meningioma or may act more aggressively.
Clinical Trials for Meningioma of the Skull Base
Clinical trials evaluate new approaches, devices, or medications in the treatment of meningioma. Ask your doctor or clinical trials coordinator about available trials that may be additional options for your care.
To learn more about the clinical trials we offer, contact Maria Coburn at 650-736-9551.
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