Condition · Neurosurgery in Alicante

Skull-base meningiomas

Skull-base meningiomas grow close to cranial nerves and major blood vessels. Planning depends on their precise location, growth and functional impact.

Clinical information

Understanding the diagnosis

They may arise around the orbit, cavernous sinus, clinoid process, olfactory groove, petrous bone or petroclival region. Each location has distinct anatomical relationships.

Many meningiomas grow slowly, so they do not all require immediate intervention. Changes on serial imaging and symptoms guide the timing and type of treatment.

Symptoms and context

Possible manifestations

  • Visual disturbance or double vision
  • Hearing loss or balance problems
  • Changes in the sense of smell
  • Altered facial sensation
  • Headache, seizures or other neurological deficits

Alternatives

Options that may form part of the plan

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MRI follow-up

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Complete or partial microsurgical resection

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Radiosurgery or fractionated radiotherapy

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Combined strategies and follow-up of residual tumour

Case review

Second opinion

Before complex surgery, it can be helpful to review the proposed approach, the resection objective and the possibility of combining surgery and radiotherapy to preserve function.

How to request a second opinion

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