Neuro CT Appearances

Meningioma CT Findings

• Well-circumscribed mass
• Dural attachment with or without tail
• Hyperdense
• Homogeneous
• Hyperostosis
• Calcification

Other Information About Meningioma

Etiology:

• Unknown
• Associated with NF2 and radiation therapy

Epidemiology:

• More common females
• Typically presents after age 60
• More common in people with African ancestry

Presentation:

• Typically asymptomatic
• Headache
• Seizure
• Impaired vision
• Hearing loss
• Unilateral facial weakness
• Unilateral facial numbness and/or tingling

• Most meningiomas are benign but should be resected to prevent complications
• The 5-year relative survival rate for adults is about 85-90%