I had an xray done in June 2024 and apparently I have a 1.3 cm calcification along the left aspect of the anterior falx near the vertex likely a small calcified meningioma. (according to the report) With reading some of the side effects; ringing of the ears, memory loss, troubles focusing, speaking jumbled is definitely me last while. When do the doctors feel it needs to be taken more serious to do anything about it?
I was recently diagnosed with a heavily calcified lesion on the extra axial left frontal region. My dr has just ordered a ct scan now after the mri showing the calcified lesion. I also had a childhood head injury to the left side of skull above the eye. Was hit with a red paver brick. Punctured the head, got stitches no xrays and sent home. Now 45 yrs later had a mri done and this heavily calcified lesion has shown up.
Thank you for the above. I am a candidate for gamma knife, yes. What’s causing anxiety from it is that it is radiation. Radiation can cause the tumor to change to a malignancy, albeit small chance, but still. It’s radiation. I’m trying to limit my exposure to it during my day to day. Close to impossible but, no more ear buds for me. X-rays at dental appts, unless if I absolutely NEED them, I opt out. Etc.
I also have anxiety that if I just do radiation, I still have my tumor. And I will still have my anxiety with it acting up etc on a day to day. Most neurosurgeons I see say gamma knife is the best plan for me, but one neurosurgeon said there is 1 neurosurgeon he would recommend if I were to get it removed, as this neurosurgeon operates in that area all the time. So, I’m very interested to get this out of me, but of course, it scares the living daylights out of me as well.
I have been diagnosed with either a calcified meningioma or a calcified trigeminal schwannoma …different location though, but I’m also interested in hearing what others have to say about a calcified tumor and the growth potential. I’m also watch and wait. I go next month again. Mine is shy of 3cm 🫣, clear borders, but tricky tricky location. I also am avoiding CT scan for fear of more radiation and I’m also interested in hearing what others have to say re: gamma knife to a calcified tumor. Radiation has given me a lot of anxiety since my diagnosis.
I have been diagnosed with either a calcified meningioma or a calcified trigeminal schwannoma …different location though, but I’m also interested in hearing what others have to say about a calcified tumor and the growth potential. I’m also watch and wait. I go next month again. Mine is shy of 3cm 🫣, clear borders, but tricky tricky location. I also am avoiding CT scan for fear of more radiation and I’m also interested in hearing what others have to say re: gamma knife to a calcified tumor. Radiation has given me a lot of anxiety since my diagnosis.
Sorry for the lagging reply. It has been a rollercoaster ride. Diagnosed over 2 years ago. Have had 3 MRIs. Showed 11X6mm at first, then 11X7 6 months later. Latest MRI shows still there and no demensions or size. Ask neuro what size, all she gave me was 11mm. MRI report does not give size. I have had symptoms for over a year now. No longer will drive, vision often is blurry. Total hearing loss in left ear. I am in despair. Neuros say I'm fine and don't have symptoms from meningioma, won't do anything about it. Probably won't due to my age. I have depersonalization because of stress of waking up everyday not knowing what the day will bring. Now trying to get appt. with mental health . Pretty much house bound and my poor hubby has to do it all!
Welcome @karen21. I wish you all the best for your one-year MRI next week. Did you have any treatments this past year or were you on "watchful waiting"?
Hi all no treatment … just watch and wait one more day for results of MRI have felt extremely anxious but just trying to keep busy with work and home life
I am hoping as it was calcified that it is just sitting there like a hardened little pea
fingers crossed
will keep you updated 🙏🏼
I was diagnosed with a calcified frontal lobe meningioma a year ago this was an incidental find
Next week I go to see my neurologist to get the result of my one year MRI scan
I would insist that you too are monitored for your calcified meningioma as the can grow
Welcome @karen21. I wish you all the best for your one-year MRI next week. Did you have any treatments this past year or were you on "watchful waiting"?
Hi Amanda! After I read the report I’ve called and I’ve talked with the radiologist. I’ve asked him why didn’t he tell me about this and he explained to me that is nothing to worry about, that is already calcified and that I don’t need any fallow up MRI. But I have so many more questions... I have next week an appointment with a Neurologist.
I was diagnosed with a calcified frontal lobe meningioma a year ago this was an incidental find
Next week I go to see my neurologist to get the result of my one year MRI scan
I would insist that you too are monitored for your calcified meningioma as the can grow
Hello Colleen
I hit my head and I had a CT done they found a 8 mm calcified extra axial lesion overlying the left frontal convexity with images favoring a benign meningioma. I am waiting to hear back from Mayo they received my written CT were waiting on the CD image. My anxiety is so over loaded. Just want to know what my options are.
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I had an xray done in June 2024 and apparently I have a 1.3 cm calcification along the left aspect of the anterior falx near the vertex likely a small calcified meningioma. (according to the report) With reading some of the side effects; ringing of the ears, memory loss, troubles focusing, speaking jumbled is definitely me last while. When do the doctors feel it needs to be taken more serious to do anything about it?
I was recently diagnosed with a heavily calcified lesion on the extra axial left frontal region. My dr has just ordered a ct scan now after the mri showing the calcified lesion. I also had a childhood head injury to the left side of skull above the eye. Was hit with a red paver brick. Punctured the head, got stitches no xrays and sent home. Now 45 yrs later had a mri done and this heavily calcified lesion has shown up.
Thank you for the above. I am a candidate for gamma knife, yes. What’s causing anxiety from it is that it is radiation. Radiation can cause the tumor to change to a malignancy, albeit small chance, but still. It’s radiation. I’m trying to limit my exposure to it during my day to day. Close to impossible but, no more ear buds for me. X-rays at dental appts, unless if I absolutely NEED them, I opt out. Etc.
I also have anxiety that if I just do radiation, I still have my tumor. And I will still have my anxiety with it acting up etc on a day to day. Most neurosurgeons I see say gamma knife is the best plan for me, but one neurosurgeon said there is 1 neurosurgeon he would recommend if I were to get it removed, as this neurosurgeon operates in that area all the time. So, I’m very interested to get this out of me, but of course, it scares the living daylights out of me as well.
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1 Reaction@courtneyizquierdo, you might be interested in these related discussions:
- Gamma knife for meningiomas https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gamma-knife-for-meningiomas/
- Meningiomas. Gamma knife or Cyber Knife. Which is more effective? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/meningeomas-gamma-knife-or-cyber-knife-which-is-more-effective/
Are you a candidate for gamma knife? What aspect of treatment is causing anxiety for you?
I have been diagnosed with either a calcified meningioma or a calcified trigeminal schwannoma …different location though, but I’m also interested in hearing what others have to say about a calcified tumor and the growth potential. I’m also watch and wait. I go next month again. Mine is shy of 3cm 🫣, clear borders, but tricky tricky location. I also am avoiding CT scan for fear of more radiation and I’m also interested in hearing what others have to say re: gamma knife to a calcified tumor. Radiation has given me a lot of anxiety since my diagnosis.
Sorry for the lagging reply. It has been a rollercoaster ride. Diagnosed over 2 years ago. Have had 3 MRIs. Showed 11X6mm at first, then 11X7 6 months later. Latest MRI shows still there and no demensions or size. Ask neuro what size, all she gave me was 11mm. MRI report does not give size. I have had symptoms for over a year now. No longer will drive, vision often is blurry. Total hearing loss in left ear. I am in despair. Neuros say I'm fine and don't have symptoms from meningioma, won't do anything about it. Probably won't due to my age. I have depersonalization because of stress of waking up everyday not knowing what the day will bring. Now trying to get appt. with mental health . Pretty much house bound and my poor hubby has to do it all!
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2 ReactionsHi all no treatment … just watch and wait one more day for results of MRI have felt extremely anxious but just trying to keep busy with work and home life
I am hoping as it was calcified that it is just sitting there like a hardened little pea
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will keep you updated 🙏🏼
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2 ReactionsWelcome @karen21. I wish you all the best for your one-year MRI next week. Did you have any treatments this past year or were you on "watchful waiting"?
I was diagnosed with a calcified frontal lobe meningioma a year ago this was an incidental find
Next week I go to see my neurologist to get the result of my one year MRI scan
I would insist that you too are monitored for your calcified meningioma as the can grow
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1 ReactionI hope all is okay. Some have suggested it is wise to avoid radiation (CT) to the brain. Therefore, for any followup insist on a MRI. Best wishes.
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