1. Meningiomas ( Benign, Atypical and Malignant or Anaplastic) By: By: Marquis Sparrow Marquis Sparrow

2. The History of Meningiomas  This tumor was first established in 1730.  First triumphant in1878 and repeated in 1904.  1938 the book “Meningiomas”  The book reviewed 313 cases  Categorized as Benign, Atypical, Malignant, or Anaplastic

3. Causes of Meningiomas  Not clear on what exactly causes Meningiomas  Radiation (people who undergo radiation to the brain) to the brain)  Cell Mutates/Alter In the meninges

4. Symptoms of Meningiomas  Seizures  Visual changes  Hearing loss  Changes in thinking  Arm and/or leg weakness  Headaches  Nausea  Vomiting

5. Benign Meningiomas  Usually Harmless  Not cancerous

6. Atypical Meningiomas  Grow more rapidly than benign  Have a higher chance of growing back

7. Malignant or Anaplastic Meningiomas  Form of CANCER!!  Also more likely to grow back

8. Surgery!!  Starting surgery, the skull is cut open.  During the doctors cautiously remove the tumor.  After the wound is then stapled\stitched closed as shown.

9. Surgery Complications!!  Accumulation of fluid  20% develop seizures after surgery  neurologic problems (muscle weakness, speech problems, or difficulty with coordination)  increased risk of blood clots

10. Radiation Treatment  Radiation Therapy  High energy x-rays to damage tumor cells  Usually after surgery recovery

11. Side Effects of Radiation Therapy  May damage nearby Brain Tissue  Cant stop all tumor cells from growing  Hair loss  Mild Fatigue  Mild skin redness or irritation

12. The End Thank You Hope You Enjoyed The Presentation By : Marquis Sparrow