Current knowledge on spinal meningiomas: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Meningiomas are primary central nervous system tumours that arise from both cranial and spinal meninges. Spinal meningiomas occur less frequently than their cranial counterparts and are consequently given less attention in the literature. Therefore, systematic studies are needed to summarise the current knowledge on spinal meningiomas, providing a solid evidence base for treatment strategies. This systematic review of the literature will therefore assess studies describing spinal meningiomas, their epidemiology, diagnostics, treatment and outcomes.

Methods and analysis

Electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science and Embase, will be searched using the keywords "spinal" and "meningioma". The search will be set to provide only English studies published a

SUBMITTER: El-Hajj VG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9226977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature