5 meningioma questions, answered
Meningiomas are a primary central nervous system tumor that make up 38% of all primary intracranial tumors. They are typically benign and often go undetected for many years. Even though these types of tumors grow slowly over time, they can become life-threatening.
Neurosurgeon and meningioma expert Franco DeMonte, M.D., breaks down what you should know and what to look out for.
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