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Structure of the meninges
The meninges are layers of connective tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord. The meninges are made up of three distinct membrane layers, each of which plays an important role in the functioning of the central nervous system.
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Occipital foramen meningioma surgery
Surgery for nerve tumors in general and foramen ovale meningioma surgery in particular by opening the skull is a sophisticated operation requiring a high level of expertise, which must be carried out according to the correct procedure and closely monitored post-operatively.
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Magnetic resonance imaging of the orbit and optic nerve
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the orbit and optic nerve is an imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of structures within the eye socket and skull, allowing detailed assessment of abnormalities in the orbit and optic nerve.
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Brain Tumors: What you need to know
brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain. There are many types of brain tumors. Some brain tumors are benign, and some are malignant. Brain tumors can start in your brain (primary brain tumors) or cancer can start in other parts of your body and spread to your brain (secondary or metastatic tumors).
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Computed tomography of the brain without contrast for the diagnosis of intra-axial brain tumors
Non-contrast computed tomography of the brain is an imaging technique widely used in the diagnosis of neurological diseases. Cranial computed tomography is indicated for effective examination of intracranial and skull bone diseases, including intraaxial brain tumors.
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Learn about tumors in the skull
Intracranial tumors may involve the brain or other structures such as cranial nerves or the meninges. Tumors usually develop in early or middle adulthood but can develop at any age and are more common in older adults. Brain tumors are found in about 2% of autopsies.
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Understanding neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2)
Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a genetic neurofibromatosis caused by a disorder of chromosome 22. Although benign, the tumor can affect hearing or cause balance problems.
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How is a meningioma treated?
Meningiomas are the most common type of brain tumor - accounting for about 30% of all brain tumors - and most are treatable. In fact, the majority of these tumors are considered surgical intervention and most patients do not recur. Details about the treatment of meningiomas are presented in the following article.
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Diagnosis of meningiomas by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium (MRI) is the best imaging modality to evaluate meningiomas. The important advantages of MRI in imaging meningiomas are the superior resolution of different soft tissue types, the ability to multinucleate, and the possibility of 3-D reconstruction. This article will analyze the advantages of MRI in the diagnosis of meningiomas.
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Diagnostic methods for meningiomas
Meningiomas are the most common benign intracranial tumor. When the tumor grows large, it can cause neurological deficits or threaten the patient's life. Therefore, patients need to be diagnosed with meningiomas early to receive timely and effective treatment.
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Common symptoms warning brain tumor
Some of the symptoms of a brain tumor are the same as those of other medical conditions. Diagnosis of brain tumor requires a combination of physical examination and laboratory tests. The following article will mention some of the common symptoms that are common in the case of brain tumors.
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