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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Meningiomas are readily visualized with contrast [[CT]], [[MRI]] with gadolinium, and arteriography, all attributed to the fact that meningiomas are extra axial and vascularized. CSF protein is usually elevated if [[lumbar puncture]] is attempted. | Meningiomas are readily visualized with contrast [[CT]], [[MRI]] with gadolinium, and arteriography, all attributed to the fact that meningiomas are extra axial and vascularized. CSF protein is usually elevated if [[lumbar puncture]] is attempted. | ||
'''Patient #1: 95 y/o female with a large intraventricular memingioma''' | |||
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'''Patient #3: Biopsy revealed atypical menigiomas''' | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Meningioma CT On the Web |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Meningiomas are readily visualized with contrast CT, MRI with gadolinium, and arteriography, all attributed to the fact that meningiomas are extra axial and vascularized. CSF protein is usually elevated if lumbar puncture is attempted.
Patient #1: 95 y/o female with a large intraventricular memingioma
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Patient #2
Patient #3: Biopsy revealed atypical menigiomas