This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====Meningioma==== ===Meningioma=== Mengiomas are typically benign and slow growing tumors arising from the meninges. They can occur anywhere along the CNS, but are most common around the brain. Meningiomas have a few key identifying characteristics; some or all may be present: * Vivid contrast enhancement * 'Dural Tail' sign * Compression or herniation of other brain structures * Hyperostosis (bony overgrowth) of the cranium by the tumor * Hemorrhagic or cystic components ===Important Sequences for Identifying Meningioma=== * T1 weighted Post Contrast ; with or without Fat Saturation {{::mening_labeled.png?600|}} {{::plaque_mening.png?600|}}{{::plaquemening2.png?600|}} {{::ax_t1_c_meningioma.gif?}} {{::copy_of_double_meningioma.gif?}}