Meningioma
Meningiomas are non-cancerous (benign) tumors that grow from the covering around the brain.
Large left-sided skull base meningiomaThey can occur in many different places around the brain. It is common for them to grow near the base of the skull.
Meningiomas are slow-growing tumors but they can grow to a size that causes a variety of symptoms, including problems with hearing, balance, and vision.
Meningiomas often require surgery to remove them. These surgeries are often performed by the skull base team which is made up of neurotologists, David Kaylie, MD, or Debara Tucci, MD, and neurosurgeons.
The skull base team is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing state-of-the-art surgical care for patients with skull base meningiomas. Our team of specialists also provide comprehensive care after the surgery to address problems with hearing and balance.
