KOMPAS.COM – Meningioma may still sound foreign to your ears.
Meningiomas are tumors that form in the meninges, which are the protective membranes of the brain and spine.
Although not technically a brain tumor, meningioma falls into this category of disease because it can put pressure on the brain, nerves, and adjacent blood vessels.
In general, meningiomas are benign tumors that develop very slowly, even if they don’t show symptoms for years.
However, in some cases, the impact of the meningioma on brain tissue, nerves and blood vessels, can cause serious disability.
Meningioma symptoms
Melasir Mayo Clinic, the symptoms that appear in people with meningioma can vary depending on the size and location of the tumor.
Meningioma symptoms may not be visible at first or they may appear gradually.
Some of the symptoms of the meningioma include:
* Visual disturbances such as shadowing or blurred vision
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