Anterior skull base meningiomas can be treated with gamma radiation therapy.
Meningiomas are mostly benign with clear boundaries. Gamma ray treatment can accurately identify the boundaries of the meningeal tumor body and provide complete coverage of the tumor tissue. The radiation dose gradient between the tumor area localized by gamma rays and the periphery is very large, and the incidence of functional paralysis of cerebral nerves adjacent to the tumor after treatment is low, which can protect the cerebral nerves and peripheral tissues, and can be used for the treatment of anterior skull base meningiomas.
The therapeutic effect of gamma radiation therapy is better, can effectively control the meningioma, the treatment time is shorter, avoiding the risk of surgical infection, bleeding or anesthesia. After gamma radiation treatment, you need to pay attention to ensure sufficient sleep, develop good living habits, maintain a stable mindset, and undergo regular review to avoid recurrence of meningioma.
It is recommended that patients with anterior skull base meningioma should seek timely medical treatment and be actively treated under doctor’s guidance to avoid delays and serious consequences.