What causes meningioma?
Meningiomas are brain tumors that form in the meninges–the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. They tend to grow slowly, and most are benign (non-cancerous). The exact causes remain unknown, but several factors might play a role in their formation.Abnormal ChromosomesMeningiomas typically have chromosomal abnormalities, but researchers cannot pinpoint what triggers them, according to the Mayfield Clinic, a neurosurgery center located in Cincinnati, Ohio.Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)The inherited disease NF2 causes tumors to form on the brain and spinal cord. People afflicted with this condition have a higher chance of developing meningiomas.RadiationRadiation treatments for other types of brain tumors like medulloblastomas increase your chances for developing meningiomas later in life.HormonesMeningiomas strike women more than men.
