2024 AANS Neurosurgical Topics for APPs - On-Demand-Benign Tumor Management

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Dr. Adamson's talk at the AANS conference covered the management of benign and malignant brain tumors, focusing first on benign tumors like meningiomas and pituitary adenomas. Meningiomas are the most common benign brain tumors, making up about 85% of cases. Dr. Adamson detailed the importance of monitoring small, asymptomatic benign tumors with MRI and considering surgery if they cause symptoms. He also emphasized the role of radiotherapy, particularly for higher-grade tumors, and noted the potential of genetic and molecular studies for future therapies.<br /><br />Pituitary tumors, another common type, were discussed in terms of their functional and non-functional subtypes. Prolactin-secreting tumors, for example, can often be managed non-surgically with medications. Dr. Adamson highlighted surgical outcomes, noting excellent results in symptom improvement, including vision issues and hormonal imbalances, post-surgery.<br /><br />He further mentioned the current use of neuro-navigation and intraoperative monitoring in surgeries and noted the potential for AI to enhance imaging analysis and predict genomic changes in tumors. Dr. Adamson encouraged attendees to review his detailed slides and reach out with questions, illustrating the importance of continual learning and patient-specific management in tumor care.

Keywords

benign brain tumors

meningiomas

pituitary adenomas

radiotherapy

neuro-navigation

AI in imaging

tumor management