Author/Authors :
Şenol, Nilgün Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakultesi - Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi A D, Turkey , Kaya, Vildan Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakultesi - Radyasyon Onkolojisi A D, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Assessment of treatment modalities in atypical meningiomas
Abstract :
Meningiomas are benign, slow growing central nerve system tumors that originate from arachnoid cap cells. Atypical (WHO grade II) meningiomas comprise 15-20% of all meningiomas and management of this more aggressive and higher grade tumor is difficult. Although recurrence, morbidity, mortality rates are high and survival is short in grade II and III meningiomas, 38-68 % local control rate can be provided with an efficient treatment strategy. Age of patient ( 50) and extension of surgical removal is directly correlated with survival.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
atypical meningioma , WHO grade II , radiotherapy , radiosurgery
JournalTitle :
Medical Journal Of Suleyman Demirel University
