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Meningiomas are readily visualized with contrast [[CT]] attributed to the fact that meningiomas are extra axial and vascularized. | Meningiomas are readily visualized with contrast [[CT]] attributed to the fact that meningiomas are extra axial and vascularized. | ||
Computed tomography (CT) scan: CT scans are often used to diagnose meningioma. It can confirm the location of the tumor and show other brain tissues. These are helpful for determining the stage of the cancer and in determining whether surgery is a good treatment option. | |||
'''Patient #1: 95 y/o female with a large intraventricular memingioma''' | '''Patient #1: 95 y/o female with a large intraventricular memingioma''' | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Meningiomas are readily visualized with contrast CT attributed to the fact that meningiomas are extra axial and vascularized. Computed tomography (CT) scan: CT scans are often used to diagnose meningioma. It can confirm the location of the tumor and show other brain tissues. These are helpful for determining the stage of the cancer and in determining whether surgery is a good treatment option. Patient #1: 95 y/o female with a large intraventricular memingioma
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Patient #3: Biopsy revealed atypical menigiomas
