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My mother in law (55) is suffering from Meningioma for last 3 years which causes severe headache & burning sensation during any time of the day lasting from few minutes to several hours. 3 years ago she suddenly got paralysis attack after which the problem arise as told by the consulted doctor after which she has undergone for 3 MRI diagnosis. The last MRI was done last month which quoted" approx. 2.5�2.1�1.8 cm sized extra axial hyperintense lesion in posterior fosa on right side, this lesion is mildly compressing right cerebellar hemisphere. Neoplastic lesion? Meningioma. Is it a benign or malignant? please guide us what treatment should be best for it.
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Almost 95% meningiomas are bening and can be treated by surgery. If her symptoms are aggravated, then do take the opinion of neurosurgeon.
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They are usually benign.
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As per your reports surgery may be the option of treatment.
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