There is no optimal treatment plan for meningiomas, and a suitable treatment plan should be chosen according to the size and nature of the patient’s meningioma, including follow-up observation, surgical treatment, and radiation therapy.
Meningioma a primary intracranial tumor, usually benign. For small and asymptomatic meningiomas, follow-up observation and regular checkups are sufficient. Most meningiomas are slow-growing and have mild symptoms, so they do not require immediate treatment.
For meningiomas with obvious symptoms, surgical resection is preferred, and in principle, complete resection should be pursued to remove the meninges and bone invaded by the tumor, in order to achieve the goal of radical treatment. For deep meningiomas, huge tumors and those that are tightly adhered to nerves, blood vessels and brainstem and cannot be separated, surgical options such as decompression surgery, staged surgery and sub-total resection of the tumor can be chosen.
For malignant meningiomas and recurrent atypical meningiomas, postoperative radiation therapy is recommended. In addition, for patients who cannot tolerate surgery for the
meningioma, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time and standardize the treatment under the guidance of professional doctors.