Petroclival Meningioma
Petroclival meningioma is a tumor of the meninges, which is a system of membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord.
Treatment for Petroclival Meningioma
The treatment is tailored to the size and extent of disease with consideration given to the health of the patient. Some patients are not able to undergo surgery. Treatment usually involves a combination of surgery and radiation treatment. These patients require serial MRI scans for their entire life.
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About Dr. Prasad
Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.