Meningioma Causes & Risks

Causes

The exact cause of meningiomas is unknown. However, there are a few theories under study. These include:

Certain hormones may increase the growth of meningiomas.
Radiation exposure, especially to the face, can increase the risk of developing meningiomas.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

Risk factors for meningioma include:

Sex: twice as common in women than men
Age: 40-70
History of breast cancer or sarcoma, as part of the Li-Fraumeni syndrome
A diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 2
Having received radiation to the face as a child (for acne , warts, or fungal infections)

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