Who is at highest risk for Meningioma ?
Clinical data has suggested that the development of meningioma is related to several factors.
Radiation treatment: Clinical data suggests that head radiation therapy increase the risk of developing meningioma.
An inherited nervous system disorder: Studies show the disorder neurofibromatosis type 2 increases the risk of meningioma and other brain tumors.
Female hormones: As a tumor common in women than men, doctors believe that female hormones may play an important role in developing meningioma. </s>