Growth dynamics of incidental meningiomas: A prospective long-term follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is no consensus on the management of incidental meningiomas. The literature on long-term growth dynamics is sparse and the natural history of these tumors remains to be illuminated.

Methods

We prospectively assessed long-term tumor growth dynamics and survival rates during active monitoring of 62 patients (45 female, mean age 63.9 years) harboring 68 tumors. Clinical and radiological data were obtained every 6 months for 2 years, annually until 5 years, then every second year.

Results

The natural progression of incidental meningiomas during 12 years of monitoring was growth (P < .001). However, mean growth decelerated at 1.5 years and became insignificant after 8 years. Self-limiting growth patterns were seen in 43 (63.2%) tumors, non-decelerat

SUBMITTER: Stromsnes TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10180371 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature