Evaluation of ALCAM, PECAM-1 and Selectin levels in intracranial meningiomas

Meningiomas are the most common extra-axial brain tumors and constitute almost 30% of all intracranial tumors [1] and arise from the arachnoid cap cells which form the outer layer of the arachnoid mater. Meningiomas show both mesenchymal and epithelial features, which form the basis of their histopathological classification [2]. Generally, these tumors are considered to be benign and slow growing. 20% of meningiomas are currently named as high-grade meningiomas comprising atypical meningiomas (grade-II; 17-18%) and anaplastic meningiomas (grade-III; 1-2%) [3].

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - June 6, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pinar Atukeren, Okan Turk, Karolin Yanar, Rahsan Kemerdere, Sima Sayyahmelli, Bulent Eren, Taner Tanriverdi Source Type: research