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