Secretory meningiomas: systematic analysis of epidemiological,clinical, and radiological features

Background  

Secretory meningiomas are known as a rare histological subtype within the meningioma family. In contrast to benign intracranial meningiomas, they are dreaded for causing an extensive perifocal cerebral tumor edema and life-threatening complications. The objective of the present study is a systematic, retrospective analysis of epidemiological, clinical, and radiological features of secretory meningiomas to predict potential patterns prior to surgery to reduce associated morbidity.