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.
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]
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 Faridabad 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:
Consultant, 5 years of experience
Traumatic spine injuries Degenerative spine disorders, Spinal deformity correction, Functional spine surgery, Congenital spine disorders, Cranio-vertebral junction anomalies, Spinal tumours, Vascular malformations of spine, Brain. Peripheral Nerve And Brachial Plexus Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 10 years of experience
Brain Aneurysm Treatment Spine Surgery Endoscopic Brain Surgery Dics Replacement Surgery Brain Tumour Surgery (Adult & Surgery) CSF Rhinorrhea Repair Surgery
Director, 20 years of experience
Minimal access brain & spine surgeries including endoscopic & stereotactic surgeries, Skull base tumor surgeries, Complex spinal reconstruction including transthoracic and transabdominal surgeries, Functional neurosurgeries (DBS for Parkinson diseases), Pediatric Neurosurgery
Senior Consultant, 15 years of experience
Brain Suite Brain Aneurysm Coiling Laminectomy Carotid Cavernous Fistula Treatment Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Treatment CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery Petrosal Sinus Sampling Deep Brain Stimulation Vertigo Treatment Paralysis Epilepsy surgery Spine Surgery.
Senior Consultant, 12 years of experience
Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery
HOD, 20 years of experience
Brain and Spine Trauma, Brain & Spine Tumours, Surgery for Brain hemorrhage and stroke, Skull Base Surgery for Pituitary Gland, Aneurysm.
Consultant, 25 years of experience
Image Guided Neurosurgery Neurooncology - Surgery for Brain / spinal Tumors - Gliomas, Maximal Safe Resection of Gliomas in Eloquent Area /Deep Seasted Areas / Insular Cortex - with Image Guidance and Intraop MRI Endoscopic Surgery for Pituitary Tumours / Anterior Skull Base Tumours with Image Guidance and Intraop MRI Imaging Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery for Intraventricular Tumours / Colloid Cyst Functional Neurosurgery - for Movement Disorders - Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonias, For Epilepsy - Temporal Lobe Resections, Dysplasia Excisions, For Trigeminal Neuroalgia / Hemifacial Spasm - Microvascular Decompression
Senior Consultant, 16 years of experience
Complex spinal reconstruction including Kyphoscoliosis correction surgeries, Minimal access brain & spine surgeries including endoscopic & stereotactic surgeries
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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