Publication

[The intracranial meningioma - therapeutic possibilities and limitations]

Journal Paper/Review - Dec 1, 2010

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Stienen M, Lücke S, Fournier J, Hildebrandt G, Gautschi O. [The intracranial meningioma - therapeutic possibilities and limitations]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2010; 99:1479-94.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)
Journal
Praxis (Bern 1994) 2010; 99
Publication Date
Dec 1, 2010
Issn Print
1661-8157
Pages
1479-94
Brief description/objective

Meningiomas are common intracranial tumours that arise from arachnoidal cells. Clinically they often manifest by headache, focal or generalized seizures, or neurologic deficits as a result of brain compression. More than 90 percent of these mostly slow growing meningiomas are benign. In symptomatic patients a resection should be performed with the intention to cure or at least alleviate symptoms. In cases of subtotal resection an adjuvant radiotherapy should be deliberated. Stereotactic radiotherapy as initial treatment is an effective alternative for meningiomas, especially in patients not suitable for surgery due to various reasons. In patients that are refractory to treatment or with unresectable disease a hormonal- or chemotherapy can be considered.