Ogden, IA
A 45-year-old female asked:
i am worried about this 3mm meningioma on my brain taking up space where my brain belongs and pushing my brain back and what affects that could cause.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Daniel Elskens answered
Neurosurgery 35 years experience
3mm meningioma: If you truly have a 3 mm meningioma, the first thing to do is take a deep breath and relax. At that size it will not be causing any symptoms. It would be useful if someone showed you the studies so you could understand the relative nature of something that size.
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Dr. Kevin Vaught answered
Neurosurgery 28 years experience
No worries: A 3mm meningioma can safely be followed with serial imaging and Neuro exams.
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