2018
Genome-wide association analysis identifies a meningioma risk locus at 11p15.5
Claus EB, Cornish AJ, Broderick P, Schildkraut JM, Dobbins SE, Holroyd A, Calvocoressi L, Lu L, Hansen HM, Smirnov I, Walsh KM, Schramm J, Hoffmann P, Nöthen MM, Jöckel KH, Swerdlow A, Larsen SB, Johansen C, Simon M, Bondy M, Wrensch M, Houlston RS, Wiemels JL. Genome-wide association analysis identifies a meningioma risk locus at 11p15.5. Neuro-Oncology 2018, 20: 1485-1493. PMID: 29762745, PMCID: PMC6176799, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noy077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorCase-Control StudiesChromosomes, Human, Pair 11FemaleFollow-Up StudiesGenetic LociGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansLinkage DisequilibriumMaleMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrognosisRisk FactorsYoung AdultConceptsGenome-wide association studiesRisk lociGenome-wide association analysisSusceptibility lociNeural crest-derived structuresSignificant heritable basisNumber of genesIndependent sample seriesNew susceptibility lociHeritable basisGenetic basisGenome ProjectAssociation studiesAssociation analysisLinkage disequilibriumLociMeningioma developmentReference panelPolygenic modelCentral roleUK10K dataAdult brain tumorsRIC8AMeningeal coveringsGenes
2014
Endogenous and exogenous hormone exposure and the risk of meningioma in men.
Schildkraut JM, Calvocoressi L, Wang F, Wrensch M, Bondy ML, Wiemels JL, Claus EB. Endogenous and exogenous hormone exposure and the risk of meningioma in men. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2014, 120: 820-6. PMID: 24484233, PMCID: PMC4386752, DOI: 10.3171/2013.12.jns131170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBody Mass IndexHumansMaleMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaMiddle AgedPrevalenceRiskSoybean ProteinsConceptsBody mass indexMeningioma riskOdds ratioHigher body mass indexExogenous hormone exposureMultivariate logistic regressionRelated risk factorsConfidence intervalsRisk of meningiomaPrevalence of exposureConsiderable morbidityMale patientsMass indexRisk factorsEndogenous estrogensReduced riskHormonal factorsHormone exposureIntracranial meningiomasExogenous exposureMeningiomasLogistic regressionUse of soyMenRisk
2012
Exogenous hormone use, reproductive factors, and risk of intracranial meningioma in females.
Claus EB, Calvocoressi L, Bondy ML, Wrensch M, Wiemels JL, Schildkraut JM. Exogenous hormone use, reproductive factors, and risk of intracranial meningioma in females. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2012, 118: 649-56. PMID: 23101448, PMCID: PMC3756881, DOI: 10.3171/2012.9.jns12811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge of OnsetAgedBody Mass IndexBreast FeedingConnecticutContraceptives, OralEstrogen Replacement TherapyFemaleHumansMassachusettsMenarcheMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaMenopauseMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNorth CarolinaOdds RatioParityRegistriesReproductive HistoryRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSan FranciscoSmokingTexasConceptsBody mass indexMeningioma riskMass indexIntracranial meningiomasExogenous hormone useHormone replacement therapyRisk of meningiomaYears of ageCurrent useResidents of ConnecticutHormone medicationWomen 29Postmenopausal womenPremenopausal womenCurrent smokingFertility medicationsOral contraceptivesHormone useMenstrual factorsSignificant positive associationCigarette smokingReplacement therapyRisk factorsReproductive factorsSignificant elevationCigarette Smoking and Risk of Meningioma: The Effect of Gender
Claus EB, Walsh KM, Calvocoressi L, Bondy ML, Schildkraut JM, Wrensch M, Wiemels JL. Cigarette Smoking and Risk of Meningioma: The Effect of Gender. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2012, 21: 943-950. PMID: 22473761, PMCID: PMC3613227, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-11-1059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingConceptsCigarette smokingIntracranial meningiomasCase-control studyRisk of meningiomaDuration of useEffect of genderPast smokersMenopausal statusHormonal etiologyFemale casesMale casesMeningioma riskReduced riskElevated riskMeningioma casesSmokingCase statusGreater riskSimilar findingsMeningiomasRiskAdditional investigationNumber of studiesInconsistent findingsWomenDental x‐rays and risk of meningioma
Claus EB, Calvocoressi L, Bondy ML, Schildkraut JM, Wiemels JL, Wrensch M. Dental x‐rays and risk of meningioma. Cancer 2012, 118: 4530-4537. PMID: 22492363, PMCID: PMC3396782, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.26625.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of meningiomaDental X-raysModifiable risk factorsIntracranial meningiomasRisk factorsAge 20Population-based case-control studyMain outcome measuresPrimary brain tumorsCase-control studyGreater frequencyPanorex filmsTumor locationBitewing examinationOutcome measuresElevated riskBrain tumorsControl groupMeningiomasYounger ageRadiation exposureAge 10AgePatientsRisk
2011
Family and personal medical history and risk of meningioma.
Claus EB, Calvocoressi L, Bondy ML, Schildkraut JM, Wiemels JL, Wrensch M. Family and personal medical history and risk of meningioma. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2011, 115: 1072-7. PMID: 21780859, PMCID: PMC3241000, DOI: 10.3171/2011.6.jns11129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-degree family historyPersonal medical historyMedical historyFamily historyMeningioma riskEpidemiology of meningiomaPrimary brain tumorsCase-control studyRisk of meningiomaUterine fibroid tumorsImmune conditionsThyroid cancerYoungest caseBreast cancerRole of hormonesBrain tumorsFibroid tumorsImmune systemControl individualsPatientsMeningiomasInfluence of geneticsStrong associationFurther studiesTumorsReduced allergy and immunoglobulin E among adults with intracranial meningioma compared to controls
Wiemels JL, Wrensch M, Sison JD, Zhou M, Bondy M, Calvocoressi L, Black PM, Yu H, Schildkraut JM, Claus EB. Reduced allergy and immunoglobulin E among adults with intracranial meningioma compared to controls. International Journal Of Cancer 2011, 129: 1932-1939. PMID: 21520030, PMCID: PMC3337969, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.25858.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansHypersensitivityImmunoglobulin EMaleMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaMiddle AgedConceptsAtopic allergyLower total serum IgEPhysician-diagnosed allergyRole of allergyTotal serum IgEHistory of allergyCentral nervous systemRandom digit dialingSerum IgESerum levelsFrequent tumorsRisk factorsIntracranial meningiomasAllergyImmune processesNervous systemMeningiomasStudy participantsNatural historyConsortium studyInverse relationshipFurther researchParticipantsIgEGeographic areas
2007
Exogenous hormone use and meningioma risk
Claus EB, Black PM, Bondy ML, Calvocoressi L, Schildkraut JM, Wiemels JL, Wrensch M. Exogenous hormone use and meningioma risk. Cancer 2007, 110: 471-476. PMID: 17580362, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.22783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical Trials as TopicContraceptives, Oral, HormonalEstrogen Replacement TherapyHumansMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaRisk FactorsConceptsCase-control studyExogenous hormone useHormone replacement therapyMeningioma riskOral contraceptivesHormone useReplacement therapyHospital-based case-control studyPopulation-based case-control studyRandomized clinical trial dataTumor receptor subtypeRetrospective cohort studyCommon clinical questionsLarge national cohortRisk of meningiomaClinical trial dataEnglish-language literatureCohort studyNational cohortReceptor subtypesClinical questionsIntracranial meningiomasTrial dataFurther evaluationExogenous hormones