Malignant meningioma is generally difficult to cure, but it can be slowed down and survival time prolonged through surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatments.
Malignant meningioma, also known as mesenchymal meningioma, has a low incidence rate and occurs more in men than women. Malignant meningioma has a shorter course and the symptoms appear earlier, which are often manifested as epileptic seizure and headache in the early stage.
The main treatments for malignant meningioma include surgical resection of the tumor and radiotherapy. Surgery is the preferred treatment for this disease, and the tumor should be removed as much as possible, or multiple surgeries can be performed if the tumor recurs. Radiotherapy is recommended after surgery to prolong survival time.
In addition, if the malignant meningioma has accompanying symptoms, drugs can be used for targeted treatment, such as carbamazepine for seizures, ibuprofen and other painkillers for headache, and mannitol to reduce intracranial pressure. It is important to note that medications should be used under a doctor’s supervision.
Despite the above treatment options, malignant meningioma is generally difficult to cure. Therefore, if malignant meningioma is diagnosed, it should be treated in accordance with the doctor’s instructions to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences.