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Meningiomas arise from the covering cells of the arachnoid layers of the dura mater. While mostly benign, as the second most common cranial tumor they still represent a significant challenge. Dependent on the occurrence site, for example, the base of the scull or sinus cavernous or convexity, and whether they appear uni- or multifocal, the lesions may lead to mild or even severe clinical problems, and it reduces the quality of life of patients (f/m).

Invasive surgical procedures seem to be the method of choice. Image-guided stereotactic radiosurgery in its multiple technologic appearances as the are Linac, Gamma Knife, or CyberKnife radiosurgery; on the other hand, could effect substantially the lesion by stopping its growth and improve relevant clinical symptoms, when performed after surgery or alone.

Consecutively, it demonstrates a noninvasive high precision and safe technique in treating patients (f/m) with traceable improvement of quality of life. Image-guided stereotactic radiosurgery could be performed in outpatient setting and is cost-efficient.

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