What is a sphenoid ridge meningioma?

Sphenoid ridge meningiomas are meningiomas originating from the sphenoid ridge. Sphenoid ridge meningiomas can be divided into medial and lateral types. The medial type is deep and often closely adjacent to important structures such as the internal carotid artery and optic nerve. It is difficult to operate. Postoperative complications such as visual impairment and cerebral nerve injury may occur. Lateral sphenoid ridge meningiomas are relatively easy to remove surgically, but may present challenges due to their close relationship with surrounding blood vessels and nerves. Diagnosis of sphenoid ridge meningiomas usually requires a combination of clinical symptoms and imaging studies. Patients may experience headaches, seizures, and vision loss. Head CT and MRI can clearly show the location, size, shape, etc. of the tumor, which is helpful to make a clear diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan. In terms of treatment, surgical resection is the main treatment method. The goal of surgery is to completely remove the tumor as much as possible while minimizing damage to important surrounding structures. For some tumors that are difficult to completely remove, adjuvant radiotherapy or other treatments may be needed to control tumor growth. Before surgery, a comprehensive assessment of the patient's physical condition, tumor characteristics, etc. is needed to develop the best surgical plan. After surgery, the patient's condition changes should be closely observed and possible complications should be treated in time. At the same time, patients need regular review in order to detect tumor recurrence or progression early and take appropriate treatment measures.