title: Meningiomas: causes and risk factors.
abstract: Meningiomas are among the most common primary intracranial tumors. Although the vast majority of these tumors are considered histologically benign, the incidence of complications can be high. Few studies have investigated the causes and risk factors for meningioma; this review highlights the current state of knowledge. Gaining a better understanding of the origin of this disease is essential so that treatments and outcomes can be improved and prevention strategies can be developed.
authors.affiliation: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-5065, USA. jsb42@case.edu
authors.forename: Jill S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Barnholtz-Sloan
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kruchko
mesh_terms: D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006728:Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000209:etiology*; D011870:Radiologic Health; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D006728:Hormones