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malignant meningioma A rare, fast-growing tumor that forms in one of the inner layers of the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). Malignant meningioma often spreads to other areas of the body.
Malignant meningiomas (also called aggressive or anaplastic) are less common. These tumors are faster growing. They often cause problems and can cause some swelling in the brain.
malignant meningioma
A rare, quickly growing tumor that occurs in the membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord (meninges).
Grade II or atypical meningiomas — Atypical meningiomas usually grow more rapidly than benign meningiomas and have a higher chance of growing back after treatment.
Grade III, anaplastic, or malignant meningiomas — ...
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One percent to ten percent of meningiomas are malignant. Malignant meningiomas may invade brain tissue, but metastatic dissemination is rare.
Gender. Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop meningioma; however, men are three times as likely as women to be diagnosed with malignant meningioma.
 See also: Meningioma, Surgery, Cancer, Symptom, Radiation therapy
  
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