Article ; Online: Volumetric growth rate of incidental asymptomatic meningiomas: a single-center prospective cohort study.
2021 Volume 163, Issue 6, Page(s) 1665–1675
Abstract: Background: Decision about treatment of incidentally found intracranial meningiomas is controversial and conditioned by the growth potential of these tumors. We aimed to evaluate the growth rate of a cohort of incidentally found asymptomatic meningiomas ...
Abstract | Background: Decision about treatment of incidentally found intracranial meningiomas is controversial and conditioned by the growth potential of these tumors. We aimed to evaluate the growth rate of a cohort of incidentally found asymptomatic meningiomas and to analyze their natural course and the need for eventual treatment. Methods: A total of 193 patients harboring intracranial meningiomas (85 with 109 incidental and 108 with 112 symptomatic) were included between 2015 and 2019. In the prospective cohort of incidental meningiomas, we measured size at diagnosis, volumetric growth rate (by segmentation software), appearance of symptoms, and need for surgery or radiotherapy. Progression-free survival and risk factors for growth were assessed with Kaplan-Meier survival and Cox regression analyses. Results: Among incidental meningiomas, 94/109 (86.2%) remained untreated during a median follow-up of 49.3 months. Tumor growth was observed in 91 (83.5%) and > 15% growth in 40 (36.7%). Neurological symptoms developed in 1 patient (1.2%). Volume increased an average of 0.51 cm Conclusions: Overall, 86% of incidentally found meningiomas remained untreated over the first 4 years of follow-up. The majority grew within the 20% range, yet very few developed symptoms. Treatment-related morbidity was absent in the incidental meningioma group. |
---|---|
MeSH term(s) | Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Cell Proliferation ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Incidental Findings ; Kaplan-Meier Estimate ; Male ; Meningeal Neoplasms/pathology ; Meningeal Neoplasms/radiotherapy ; Meningeal Neoplasms/surgery ; Meningioma/mortality ; Meningioma/pathology ; Meningioma/radiotherapy ; Meningioma/surgery ; Middle Aged ; Morbidity ; Progression-Free Survival ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Prospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Treatment Outcome |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-03-22 |
Publishing country | Austria |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 80010-7 |
ISSN | 0942-0940 ; 0001-6268 |
ISSN (online) | 0942-0940 |
ISSN | 0001-6268 |
DOI | 10.1007/s00701-021-04815-1 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
Full text online
More links
Kategorien
In stock of ZB MED Cologne/Königswinter
Uk I Zs.180: Show issues | Location: Je nach Verfügbarkeit (siehe Angabe bei Bestand) bis Jg. 2021: Bestellungen von Artikeln über das Online-Bestellformular ab Jg. 2022: Lesesaal (EG) |
Order via subito
This service is chargeable due to the Delivery terms set by subito. Orders including an article and supplementary material will be classified as separate orders. In these cases, fees will be demanded for each order.