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Can a brain meningioma with calcification get smaller over time?

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Unlikely: Almost all meningiomas have calcifications in them. You may consult this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningioma/symptoms-causes/syc-20355643

Answered 2/9/2021

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