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==Common Symptoms== | ==Common Symptoms== | ||
*General symptoms of meningioma include: | *General symptoms of meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
:*Morning headache | :*Morning headache | ||
:*Weakness and focal neurological deficit | :*Weakness and focal neurological deficit | ||
:*Confusion | :*Confusion | ||
*However, the specific clinical presentation of meningioma is determined by the exact anatomical location of the tumor: | *However, the specific clinical presentation of meningioma is determined by the exact anatomical location of the tumor:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
:*Symptoms observed in olfactory groove meningioma include: | :*Symptoms observed in olfactory groove meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
::*Urinary incontinence | ::*Urinary incontinence | ||
::*Mild personality changes | ::*Mild personality changes | ||
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::*Anosmia | ::*Anosmia | ||
:*Symptoms observed in cerebral convexity meningioma include: | :*Symptoms observed in cerebral convexity meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
::*Visual defect | ::*Visual defect | ||
::*Speech difficulties | ::*Speech difficulties | ||
:*Symptoms observed in posterior fossa meningioma include: | :*Symptoms observed in posterior fossa meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
::*Swallowing diffuclties | ::*Swallowing diffuclties | ||
::*Voice abnormalities | ::*Voice abnormalities | ||
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::*Loss of coordination | ::*Loss of coordination | ||
:*Symptoms observed in parafalcine meningioma include: | :*Symptoms observed in parafalcine meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
::*Significant personality changes | ::*Significant personality changes | ||
::*Tremor | ::*Tremor | ||
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::*Significant memory loss | ::*Significant memory loss | ||
:*Symptoms observed in cerebellopontine angle meningioma include: | :*Symptoms observed in cerebellopontine angle meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
::*Facial palsy | ::*Facial palsy | ||
::*Dizziness | ::*Dizziness | ||
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::*Difficulty swallowing | ::*Difficulty swallowing | ||
:*Symptoms observed in parasagittal frontoparietal meningioma include: | :*Symptoms observed in parasagittal frontoparietal meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
::*Urinary incontinence | ::*Urinary incontinence | ||
::*Spastic hemiparesis | ::*Spastic hemiparesis | ||
:*Symptoms observed in sphenoid ridge meningioma include: | :*Symptoms observed in sphenoid ridge meningioma include:<ref name="wiki"> Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="UCLA">Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref><ref name="radio"> Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015</ref> | ||
::*Memory loss | ::*Memory loss | ||
::*Decreased visual acuity | ::*Decreased visual acuity | ||
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::*Extraocular muscle paralysis | ::*Extraocular muscle paralysis | ||
::*Personality changes | ::*Personality changes | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of meningioma include visual defects, speech difficulty, paralysis and headache.
History
- When evaluating a patient for multiple myeloma, you should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough medication review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history are outlined below:[1]
- Review past medical history for other plasma cell diseases
- Review family history for members with positive history of the disease
- Review occupational history related to farming or oil industry
- Review any exposure to radiation or toxic chemicals
Common Symptoms
- Morning headache
- Weakness and focal neurological deficit
- Confusion
- However, the specific clinical presentation of meningioma is determined by the exact anatomical location of the tumor:[2][3][4]
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- Urinary incontinence
- Mild personality changes
- Mild memory loss
- Visual defects
- Decreased concentration span
- Anosmia
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- Visual defect
- Speech difficulties
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- Swallowing diffuclties
- Voice abnormalities
- Imbalance
- Loss of coordination
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- Significant personality changes
- Tremor
- Imbalance
- Significant memory loss
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- Facial palsy
- Dizziness
- Loss of coordination
- Imbalance
- Voice abnormalities
- Hearing loss
- Difficulty swallowing
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- Urinary incontinence
- Spastic hemiparesis
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- Memory loss
- Decreased visual acuity
- Outward protrusion of the eyes
- Extraocular muscle paralysis
- Personality changes
References
- ↑ Multiple myeloma. MedlinePlus (2015)http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php?title=Multiple_myeloma_risk_factors&action=edit§ion=2 Accessed on Septmeber, 20th 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Meningioma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningioma#Signs_and_symptoms Accessed on September, 25th 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Meningioma Brain Tumor. UCLA Neurosurgery(2015) http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=62&action=detail Accessed on September, 25th 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Meningioma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/meningioma Accessed on September, 25th 2015