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Removal of large brain tumor (meningioma)

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A meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges — the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are noncancerous (benign), though rarely a meningioma may be cancerous (malignant). Some meningiomas are classified as atypical, meaning they're neither benign nor malignant but, rather, something in between.

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This video covers removal of a large brain tumor, a meningioma. The description explains that a meningioma arises from the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and outlines how meningiomas are classified.

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  • A meningioma is described as a tumor arising from the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord
  • Most meningiomas are described as noncancerous (benign), with rare cancerous (malignant) cases
  • Atypical meningiomas are described as classified as neither benign nor malignant

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This video presents “Removal of large brain tumor (meningioma)” — A meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges — the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are noncancerous (benign), though rarely a meningioma may be cancerous (malignant). Some meningiomas are. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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