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View Main Condition: Brain Tumor

What is the definition of Meningioma?
Meningiomas are tumors that originate in the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Most Meningiomas are not cancerous (benign), though a minority of Meningiomas can be classified as atypical or cancerous (malignant). Though rare, malignant Meningiomas can be highly aggressive. However, even benign Meningiomas can cause problems if their growth affects neighboring areas of the brain. Though most Meningiomas grow slowly, there is no way to predict the rate of growth for a particular Meningioma or to know how long a specific Meningioma was growing before it was diagnosed. Signs and symptoms can vary but may include seizures, headaches, weakness in the arms and legs, and vision loss. Sometimes memory loss, carelessness, and unsteadiness are the only symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Meningioma?
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Who are the top Meningioma Local Doctors?
Stephen T. Magill
Elite in Meningioma
Dr. Stephen T. Magill
Neurosurgery
Elite in Meningioma
Dr. Stephen T. Magill
Neurosurgery
675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
312-695-4360
Experience:
13+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Stephen Magill is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Magill has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Susan C. Pannullo
Elite in Meningioma
Dr. Susan C. Pannullo
Neurosurgery | Neurology
Elite in Meningioma
Dr. Susan C. Pannullo
Neurosurgery | Neurology

Weill Cornell Medicine

525 East 68th Street, Suite 99, 
New York, NY 
212-746-2438
Languages Spoken:
English
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Susan Pannullo is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Pannullo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Pannullo is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Patrick Y. Wen
Elite in Meningioma
Dr. Patrick Y. Wen
Neurology
Elite in Meningioma
Dr. Patrick Y. Wen
Neurology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Center For Neuro-Oncology

450 Brookline Avenue, 
Boston, MA 
617-632-2166
Languages Spoken:
English
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Patrick Wen is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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What are the latest Meningioma Clinical Trials?
Evaluation of Meningioma Mechanical Properties and Histological Features Using Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Elastography
Evaluation of Meningioma Mechanical Properties and Histological Features Using Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Elastography
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This prospective single-center study aims to evaluate the feasibility and clinical utility of three-dimensional magnetic resonance elastography (3D MRE) in assessing tumor stiffness and adhesion in patients with meningioma undergoing surgical resection. By correlating preoperative MRE-derived stiffness and adhesion maps with intraoperative findings and histopathological features, the study seeks t...

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Post-Operative Dosing of Steroids Post Craniotomy for Brain Tumor (PODS)
Post-Operative Dosing of Steroids Post Craniotomy for Brain Tumor (PODS)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: This phase II trial tests the effect of decreasing (tapering) doses of dexamethasone on steroid side effects in patients after surgery to remove (craniotomy) a brain tumor. Steroids are the gold standard post-surgery treatment to reduce swelling (edema) at the surgical site to reduce neurological symptoms. Although, corticosteroids reduce edema, they have side effects including high blood sugar, h...

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Published Date: May 11, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center