Tumours, masses and neoplasia

Meningioma

  • Slow-growing tumours of the meninges
  • More common in women
  • Most commonly detected primary intracranial neoplasms
  • Most sporadic but may be familial
  • Associated with NF2 (22q) and MEN1 (also on 22q)
  • Intracranial meningiomas cause raised ICP which can cause papilloedema
  • Can…
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