neurosurgery

[ellie165]

Hi I recently had a mri of the brain after having several symptom, i have received the results which are a leison in the left posterior temporal lobe the neuroligist said the findings represent either abnormal blood vessels or remotely a benign growth from the coverings of the brain (meningioma) and has refered me to a neurosurgeon. I have received my appointment to see the consultant neurosurgeon and on the letter it has clinic neurosurgery and then has a referance next to it as MA 2B could you please exlain what all this means as i dont understand someone has said that the referance means non urgent is this correct you help would be much grateful and would help me understand a little more about the findings and what the referance means Thank so much

[dr_simran]

Meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges — the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. The majority of meningioma cases are noncancerous (benign), though rarely a meningioma can be cancerous (malignant).
Even if a meningioma is benign, it isn't harmless. A meningioma can press on the brain and spinal cord, causing complications such as vision loss or paralysis. The signs and symptoms you experience depend on the size and location of the meningioma and what parts of the nervous system are affected. Meningioma treatment options include surgery and radiation, though sometimes immediate treatment isn't necessary.
Signs and symptoms of meningioma may include:
Seizures
Headaches that worsen with time
Memory loss
Changes in vision, such as seeing double or blurriness
Hearing loss
Weakness in your arms or legs
The treatment of meningioma consists of surgery and radiotherapy.
The reference mentiones is not clear and difficult to define.
Refer http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meningioma/DS00901/DSECTION=treatments%2Dand%2Ddrugs
Best

[ellie165]

Thanks for your help what do think the neuroligist means by either abnormal blood vessels or a meningioma, what is the differance and what does remotely mean Thanks

[ellie165]

what is the difference between abnormal blood vessels are a meningioma, as that what my mri represents and couldany one tell me what the word remotely a benign growth means (remotely) as i am confussed as i dont do what neuroligist means by either of the above, i will see neurosurgeon on tuesday for the managment of this lesion what does that mean. i am so confussed is this serious what wrong. thanks

[chumers]

I have had an MRI that shows a meningioma in my lieft temperal lobe in the dura.  My headaches are getting much, much worse.  My dorctor has suggested the gamma knife or surgrery.  What should I do?  The headaches are not relieved by any medication.  Should I have the surgery?