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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms of a meningioma typically begin gradually and may be very subtle at first. Signs and symptoms may include:

  • Changes in vision, such as seeing double or blurriness
  • Headaches that worsen with time
  • Hearing loss
  • Memory loss
  • Seizures
  • Weakness in your arms or legs

When to see a doctor
Most signs and symptoms of a meningioma evolve slowly. Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs and symptoms that concern you.

If you have a sudden onset of seizures or sudden changes in your vision or memory, call your doctor right away or go to your local emergency room for evaluation.

References
  1. Abeloff MD, et al. Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:1109.
  2. Marosi C, et al. Meningioma. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology. 2008;67:153.
  3. Asthagiri AR, et al. Current concepts in management of meningiomas and schwannomas. Neurologic Clinics. 2007;25:1209.
  4. Meningioma. Cancer.Net. http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Meningioma. Accessed Jan. 6, 2009.
  5. Armstrong TS, et al. Use of complementary and alternative medical therapy by patients with primary brain tumors. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. 2008;8:264.

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