Microcystic meningioma
Microcystic Meningioma is a recognized meningioma histological subtype, classified by the WHO as typically Grade 1 (benign).
Key features
Definition: A variant of meningioma characterized by abundant small cystic spaces (microcysts) between tumor cells.
Clinical Presentation
Symptoms depend on tumor location (e.g., headaches, seizures, focal neurological deficits).
Growth is usually slow.
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Very good, since it is usually a benign lesion (WHO Grade 1).
Treatment
Surgical resection is often curative.