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 Mengioma

T1 weighted Post Contrast ; with or without Fat Saturation