[Intracranial meningiomas: I. Epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis and prognostic factors]. / Meningiomas intracraneales: I. Epidemiologia, etiologia, patogenesis y factores pronosticos.
Rev Neurol
; 53(3): 165-72, 2011 Aug 01.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Meningiomas are the most frequent group of intracranial tumours, accounting for around a third of all primary brain tumours. In most cases, they are benign neoplasms that start in the cells of the arachnoid mater and may be located in the intracranial and spinal cavities.AIM:
To perform a review of the information available on intracranial meningiomas that allows us to update current know-ledge on the subject. DEVELOPMENT The review of the literature covers different aspects of intracranial meningiomas, including their epidemiology, histology, risk factors, neurogenetics, diagnostic techniques and prognostic factors.CONCLUSIONS:
Intracranial meningiomas are, today, the leading group of intracranial tumours. Although most of them are histologically benign, recurrence rates range between 10% and 20%, even after performing complete resections. Knowledge of risk factors and the genetic disorders that they present will make it easier in the future to introduce customised treatments to fit each case.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Meníngeas
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Meningioma
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev Neurol
Año:
2011
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Article