Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Meningioma merupakan tumor intrakranial primer yang paling sering ditemukan, mencakup sekitar 40% dari seluruh tumor otak primer dan sebagian besar bersifat jinak. Meski demikian, keberadaan tumor pada berbagai lokasi di intrakranial dapat menyebabkan gejala neurologis yang bervariasi serta berdampak pada fungsi kognitif dan kualitas hidup pasien. Angka kejadian meningioma diketahui meningkat seiring bertambahnya usia, terutama pada kelompok usia dewasa dan lanjut usia, serta lebih sering ditemukan pada perempuan. Beberapa faktor risiko seperti riwayat keluarga, obesitas, dan hipertensi telah dilaporkan berkontribusi terhadap proses kejadian meningioma, meskipun hubungan masing-masing faktor belum sepenuhnya konsisten. Selain itu, variasi lokasi tumor turut menentukan manifestasi klinis dan penatalaksanaan bedah.
Kata kunci: Meningioma, Faktor Risiko, Predileksi

Meningioma is the most commonly found primary intracranial tumor, accounting for approximately 40% of all primary brain tumors and generally being benign. However, the presence of the tumor in various intracranial locations can lead to diverse neurological symptoms and may affect cognitive function and the patient’s overall quality of life. The incidence of meningioma is known to increase with age, particularly among adults and the elderly, and it is more frequently reported in females. Several risk factors—such as family history, obesity, and hypertension— have been associated with the development of meningioma, although the strength and consistency of these associations vary across studies. In addition, variation in tumor location significantly influences clinical manifestations as well as surgical management. Keywords: Meningioma, Risk Factors, Predilection