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==What is meningioma?==
==What is meningioma?==
Meningiomas are the most common benign tumors of the brain (95% of benign tumors), rare meningioma can be malignant. It arises from the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord. A small meningioma causes no significant signs. With the development of the lump, frequent symptoms include changes in vision, for example seeing double or blurriness, headaches, hearing loss memory loss, etc. A meningioma doesn't always require immediate treatment. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.


==How do I know if I have meningioma and what are the symptoms of meningioma?==
==How do I know if I have meningioma and what are the symptoms of meningioma?==

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What is meningioma?

Meningiomas are the most common benign tumors of the brain (95% of benign tumors), rare meningioma can be malignant. It arises from the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord. A small meningioma causes no significant signs. With the development of the lump, frequent symptoms include changes in vision, for example seeing double or blurriness, headaches, hearing loss memory loss, etc. A meningioma doesn't always require immediate treatment. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

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