Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Annals of International Medical and Dental Research, cilt.6, sa.5, 2020 (Hakemli Dergi)
Background: Purpose spinal meningiomas are benign tumors with an extensive range of radiological and clinical
characteristics at the time of demonstration. The writers evaluated several clinical-o-radiographic factors to determine
functional outcome and disease recurrence in spinal meningiomas. Place and Duration: This Cohort study was held in the
Neurosurgery Department of Lahore General Hospital for three years duration from May 2017 to May 2020. Methods: We
retrospectively analyzed the radiological and clinical details of subjects who were operated on for tumors of the spinal
meningiomas confirmed on histopathology. Demographic characteristics such as race, age, gender and its relationship with
type II neurofibromatosis were taken into account. Radiological parameters like spinal cord signal changes, tumor size,
number of levels of spinal cord, location was observed for tumor attachment, tumor shape and presence of dura mater /
calcification were noted. These aspects were investigated to determine functional outcome and recurrence. Results: 45
total patients were enrolled in this analysis. Male gender and radiographic features of the dural tail were related with a
higher jeopardy of relapse. Ventrolateral or ventral position, T2 cord signal changes, large tumors, and poor functional
status preoperatively were related with poor outcomes functionally after one year of follow-up. Conclusion: Spine
surgeons need to know the risk factors and natural history of spinal meningiomas in order to ensure a better prognosis for
their patients.