What is meningioma?

A meningioma is a relatively uncommon childhood tumor that grows from the middle of the three membranes layers that cover the brain and spinal cord. They are usually benign (do not spread) a small percentage however may be malignant, but as they grow they can put pressure on the brain, spinal cord or skull.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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