Impact of postoperative tumor volume and relative volume reduction to predict meningioma recurrence – a retrospective analysis
摘要
In meningiomas, the value of the Simpson classification system to estimate the risk of tumor relapse is increasingly discussed. While raising the question about the indication of routine postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the value of the residual tumor volume and of the absolute and relative volume reduction to predict tumor relapse is largely unexplored.
MethodsExtent of resection (EOR) according to the Simpson classification system, postoperative tumor volume, absolute and relative volume reduction on MRI after surgery were analyzed in 475 patients operated for intracranial WHO grade 1–3 meningiomas. Predictors for recurrence were compared in uni- and multivariate analyses.
ResultsDespite designated gross total resection in 374 cases, postoperative MRI revealed residual tumor in 7%. Conversely, no residual tumor was detected on postoperative MRI despite intraoperatively assessed subtotal resection in 13% (
Routine postoperative MRI improves detection of residual tumor tissue in selected cases and contributes important information to estimate the risk of recurrence.