What does "Malignant subsidence of meningioma" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Malignant subsidence of meningioma" refers to a situation where a type of brain tumor known as a meningioma has become cancerous and is shrinking or reducing in size. Meningiomas are tumors that grow from the protective layers of the brain and spinal cord. When these tumors are described as 'malignant', it means they are cancerous or harmful. 'Subsidence' in this context means that the tumor is getting smaller.
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