A meningioma is a tumor that arises from the coverings around the brain or spinal cord and is often benign, though not always harmless.
Symptoms depend on where the tumor is and may include headaches, seizures, vision change, weakness, numbness, speech problems, or balance issues.
Imaging helps show the exact location, size, pressure effect, and whether the tumor is changing over time, which is central to treatment planning.
MRI is the main imaging tool used to show the tumor's size, location, pressure effects, and relation to nearby structures.
Management may involve monitoring, surgery, radiation, or a combination depending on size, symptoms, and growth behavior.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
