Sex steroid and epidermal growth factor profile of giant meningiomas associated with pregnancy
BACKGROUND: An association between meningioma, breast cancer, and increased growth
of meningiomas during pregnancy, and the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle have been
shown in previous reports, but the mechanisms still remain unclear. These data suggest that
sex steroids and growth factors may have a role in the growth of meningiomas. This is an
important factor to consider during the development of more effective nonsurgical treatment
options. METHODS: We described 3 patients with meningioma who presented during the …
of meningiomas during pregnancy, and the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle have been
shown in previous reports, but the mechanisms still remain unclear. These data suggest that
sex steroids and growth factors may have a role in the growth of meningiomas. This is an
important factor to consider during the development of more effective nonsurgical treatment
options. METHODS: We described 3 patients with meningioma who presented during the …
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