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Is Thickening Of Cover Of Brain A Cause For Concern?

I had a CT scan of my brain yesterday secondary to some dizziness that has been occuring for a month or so. My MD called and said I need to have an MRI in 6 months as a follow-up to thickening of the cover of my brain . I heard her say meningioma but she assured me I did not have a brain tumor but was referring to the meninges covering the brain. She assured me I was OK but I am still concerned. Should I be?
Sat, 29 Feb 2020
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Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query.

Thickened brain coverings ( meninges ) may indicate inflammation.

Meningioma is easily assessed with imaging, so, I don't think it's your case.

Don't worry much more than necessary, follow up with your Doctor.

Hope this helps.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Thickening Of Cover Of Brain A Cause For Concern?

Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have read your query. Thickened brain coverings ( meninges ) may indicate inflammation. Meningioma is easily assessed with imaging, so, I don t think it s your case. Don t worry much more than necessary, follow up with your Doctor. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.