Meningioma physical examination

Meningioma Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Meningioma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Interventions
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Meningioma physical examination On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Meningioma physical examination All Images X-rays Echo and Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Meningioma physical examination
CDC on Meningioma physical examination
Meningioma physical examination in the news
Blogs on Meningioma physical examination
Directions to Hospitals Treating Meningioma
Risk calculators and risk factors for Meningioma physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of meningioma include altered mental status, hydrocephalus, aphasia, focal neurological deficit, incoordination, and sensory loss.

Physical Examination

Common physical examination findings associated with fibroadenoma include:

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with meningioma usually appear normal.

Vital Signs

• Vital signs of patients with meningioma are usually normal.

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.

HEENT

• Facial palsy
• Diplopia
• Proptosis
• Decreased visual acuity
• Anosmia
• Dysphonia
• Hearing loss/tinnitus

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.

Heart

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Muscle weakness
• Numbness
• Ataxia
• Cranial nerves dysfunction
• Focal neurological deficit

Extremities

• Extremities examination of patients with meningioma is usually normal.