Meningioma
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A relatively common neoplasm of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that arises from arachnoidal cells. The majority are well differentiated vascular tumors which grow slowly and have a low potential to be invasive, although malignant subtypes occur. Meningiomas have a predilection to arise from the parasagittal region, cerebral convexity, sphenoidal ridge, olfactory groove, and SPINAL CANAL. ,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 372 Collections and/or Records:
PR2.21216, 1959
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.21216
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, typed case summary, reports, charts and notes relating to female from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 53 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: meningioma (left frontal); headache; vomiting; and staggering gait. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1959
PR2.21318, 1959-1976
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.21318
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary, correspondence, tracer card, notes, reports and charts relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 60 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: olfactory groove meningioma; blindness; headache; and blackouts. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1959-1976