Meningioma is a non-cancerous tumour of the brain and spinal cord membrane.
There is a three-layer covering beneath the skull on the brain and spinal cord. When a tumour grows in these layers, it is called Meningioma.
It is primarily benign and shows signs and symptoms according to its size.
If the tumour is small and slow-growing, it might not need any intervention.
The sign and symptoms include -
Many approaches are available for treating Meningioma based on the size and location of the tumour; a wait-and-watch approach is needed when the tumour is small in size and slow-growing.
If the tumour is giant and causing a lot of discomfort, then surgery, either craniotomy or microsurgery, is done to remove the tumour and cancer cells.
If some part of the cancer is left post-surgery, Radiation Therapy is needed by either SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery) or Fractional Radiosurgery.
Chemotherapy is rarely used in such cases; however, if the tumour is not responding to any other treatment, then chemotherapy is done.
Meningioma Treatment cost in Delhi Ncr for Indian Patients is between Rs.222000 to Rs.296000. Cost for International patients is between USD 4500 to USD 5500.
Patient has to stay in the hospital for 4 days and outside the hospital for 8 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The cost of Meningioma includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost may include [CT Scan or MRI of the brain]
Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumour and the extent to which the tumour has spread)
Type of surgery [Craniotomy, Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery, Neuroendoscopic Surgery, or Spinal Surgery]
Post-Operative cost [there might be a need for Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery]
Medicines
Patient's hospital stay [can range from a few days to a couple of weeks]
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
The stage and type of cancer
Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy
Any additional tests may be required, such as ECG or blood tests
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident [may take longer duration in case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions]
Listing approximate price of Meningioma Treatment and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Meningioma | Rs.222000 to Rs.296000 |
The common tests done before meningioma treatment include an MRI scan to diagnose meningioma and computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan as well. The package doesn’t include the cost of these tests.
Interferon is a medication that helps stimulate the immune system to fight malignant meningioma as it comprises proteins. Medicines in the time frame that the patient is at the hospital getting the treatment are covered in the package. However, medicines taken for recovery outside the hospital are usually not covered in the package price.
After you surgically get the treatment, you may follow it with radiation therapy if needed, which will cost you extra. Moreover, the medicines prescribed to you by your doctor if you experience pain are not covered in the package. It is also recommended to visit your doctor regularly for routine check-ups.
The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Meningioma in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Meningioma in different countries is approximately:
Popular Hospitals in Delhi ncr for Meningioma Treatment are:
The right doctor for treating Meningioma is a neurologist, head and neck surgeon, neurosurgeon, spine surgeon, and radiation oncologist.
Listing popular specialists:
Director, 24 years of experience
<p class="rtejustify">Dr. Patir specializes in performing the following:</p> <ul> <li class="rtejustify">Neuromodulation (for pain management)</li> <li class="rtejustify">Neurovascular Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Minimal Invasive Brain Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Pediatric Neurosurgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Epilepsy Surgery</li> </ul>
Director, 27 years of experience
<p>Dr. Sandeep Vaishya specializes in the following:</p> <ul> <li>Intracranial Brain Tumour Surgery</li> <li>Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery</li> <li>Minimally Invasive brain surgery</li> <li>Image Guided Neurosurgery</li> <li>Brachial Plexus surgery</li> <li>Spine Surgery</li> </ul>
Director, 17 years of experience
Interventional Neurocardiology, Interventional Neuroradiology
Director, 38 years of experience
Brain Stem Surgery, Brachial Plexus Surgery, Aneurysms and Spinal Tumor Surgery
Consultant, 19 years of experience
<p class="rtejustify" dir="ltr">Dr. Arun Saroha is a Neurosurgeon in Delhi NCR, India, for various neurosurgeries, including:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li class="rtejustify">Pediatric Brain and Spine Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Stroke Cerebrovascular Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery </li> <li class="rtejustify">Spine Fixation and Fusion Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Scoliosis Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Brain Tumor Surgery </li> <li class="rtejustify">Brain Aneurysm Surgery</li> </ul>
Director, 30 years of experience
Neurosurgery , Spinal Surgeries , Image guided surgery, Disc replacement, Endoscopic Disc surgery Endoscopic Cranial Surgery, Brain Tumour Surgery, Special focus on Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Tumours
Director, 21 years of experience
<p>Dr. Aditya Gupta specializes in the following:</p> <ul> <li>Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)</li> <li>Brain Tumor Surgery</li> <li>Radiosurgery (Cyberknife, Gamma Knife) Spine Surgery</li> <li>DBS Surgery for Parkinsons' Disease</li> <li>Brachial Plexus and Nerve Surgery</li> <li>Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysms, AVMs)</li> </ul>
Director, 21 years of experience
Neurointerventional Surgery Endovascular treatment, Endovascular revascularization, Spinal interventions, Endovascular treatment of cerebral vasospasm by vasodilators and angioplasty, Embolization of carotid cavernous fistulas with detachable balloons or coils, Tumor embolization in head and neck region, Neurovascular Imaging
Associate Director, 16 years of experience
Vascular neurosurgeries Cranial endoscopic procedures Brain tumors, Epilepsies, Spinal deformity, Neuro and spinal trauma, Peripheral nerve surgeries
HOD, 18 years of experience
Craniotomies Spinal surgery Surgical evacuation of hypertensive bleeds Lumber & cervical discetomies
Chairman, 30 years of experience
<p class="rtejustify" dir="ltr">Dr. V. P. Singh is a neurosurgeon in Delhi NCR, India, for various neurology treatments, including:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li class="rtejustify">Epilepsy Surgery </li> <li class="rtejustify">Gamma Knife Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Cerebrovascular Surgery</li> <li class="rtejustify">Brain Tumour Surgery</li> </ul>
HOD, 18 years of experience
Vascular and Endovascular neurosurgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Pediadtric neurosurgery, Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, Brain tumor and skull base neurosurgery
Director, 22 years of experience
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Cyberknife, Brain Tumor Surgery, Brain Aneursym Surgery, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Craniotomy, Open Surgery & Gamma Knife Radio Surgery
Senior Consultant, 35 years of experience
Micro – neurosurgery, Brain tumor surgery, Spinal tumor surgery, Skull based tumor surgery, Vascular neurosurgery, Peripheral nerve surgery, Pediatric neurosurgery, Migraine
Senior Consultant, 36 years of experience
Minimal invasive spine surgery, Microdiscectomy for cervical and lumbar discs Spinal instrumentation for spinal injuries, Lumbar & Cervical Canal Stenosis. Radio frequency Rhizotomy, Acute head and spine injuries, Microsurgery and Stereotactic surgery, Neuro-rehabilitation
Senior Consultant, 49 years of experience
Neuro – Oncology, Brain and Spine Tumours, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Epilepsy, Headache, Seizures, Hyperactivity, Stroke, Head Trauma, Parkinson's Disease, Neuropathy, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Attention Deficit, Cranio Vertebral Anomalies
Consultant, 25 years of experience
<p dir="ltr">Dr. Sudhir Tyagi is a neurosurgeon in Delhi NCR, India, for various neurosciences and neurology treatments, including:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li>Acute stroke treatment</li> <li>Biofeedback therapy</li> <li>Brain mapping surgery</li> <li>Carotid angioplasty</li> <li>Carotid endarterectomy (carotid artery surgery)</li> <li>Carotid stenting</li> <li>Cervical and lumbar disk replacement (arthroplasty)</li> <li>Cranial base surgery</li> <li>Decompression surgery</li> <li>Deep brain stimulation (DBS)</li> <li>Brain pacemaker</li> <li>Discectomy or microdiscectomy</li> <li>Foraminotomy</li> <li>Guglielmi detachable coil (GDC) procedure </li> <li>Intraoperative angiography (IOA)</li> <li>Kyphoplasty</li> <li>Laminectomy</li> </ul>
Associate Consultant, 14 years of experience
Seizures, Loss of sensation, Migraine, Paralysis, Epilepsy, Stroke, Brain tumor, Alzheimer, Sclerosis, Memory disorders treatment
Consultant, 18 years of experience
Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery Vertebroplasty Brain Hemorrhage Spine Tumour Spine Injuries
HOD, 20 years of experience
Minimally invasive spine surgeries Hydrocephalus treatment (Endoscopic and CSF diversion) Paediatric neurosurgery (brain, spine and CVJ craniofacial) Neuro-Oncology (brain and spine tumours) Cerebrovascular Surgeries Functional & complex spine surgeries Motion preservation spine surgeries Endoscopic brain surgeries Endoscopic spine surgeries Skull base neurosurgery Peripheral nerve surgeries Pain management Trigeminal Neuralgia
A ten-year survival rate for Meningioma is around 60%. It largely depends upon the patient's age and the nature of cancer.
In malignant cases, the survival rate dips to 50%.
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