D32.1: Benign neoplasm: Spinal meninges

You have abnormal tissue in the meninges, the linings of your brain. The abnormal tissue is benign.

On the outside of the brain and spinal cord there are three thin meninges (linings). A tough meninx, the dura mater, is on the outside. Below that are two soft meninges.

You have abnormal growth of meningeal tissue in your spinal cord. The spinal cord is located in the spinal column. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles.

When there is abnormal growth of tissue in the meninges, then this is also referred to as a meningeal tumor. The tissue in the body is made up of cells. A tumor disorder involves the cells multiplying more than normal. This results in abnormal or excess tissue forming. A tumor can be benign or malignant. The meningeal tumor you have is benign.

Benign tumors do not destroy the healthy tissue and do not spread throughout the body. However, a meningeal tumor can crowd out the healthy tissue. You may then no longer be able to move certain muscles properly or the skin may tingle.