Meningiomas treatment in Benito Juárez

A meningioma is a tumor that develops from the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. In most cases it grows slowly and many never cause symptoms.

Frequent symptoms: They depend on its size and location; they may include persistent headaches, changes in vision, weakness in part of the body, or memory problems.

When is an evaluation advisable? When neurological symptoms appear that recur or intensify, it is worth studying them without delay.

Who evaluates it? The nuclear medicine specialist assists in the evaluation with imaging studies that help characterize the lesion, as part of a team that follows the case. Discussing any neurological symptom with a professional helps guide the workup appropriately.