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Endoscopic endonasal treatment of a large clival giant cell tumor invading the cavernous sinus and temporal lobe.

Authors :
Yildirim AE
Divanlioglu D
Cetinalp NE
Ozhamam E
Belen AD
Source :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery [J Craniofac Surg] 2014 Mar; Vol. 25 (2), pp. 446-8.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are extremely rare lesions, representing less than 5% of all bone tumors. They primarily occur in the long bones. However, a small percentage of these tumors occur in the pelvis, spine, or skull bones. These lesions are usually benign as well as locally aggressive and require complete removal. Nowadays, GCT and other skull base lesions can be treated using the extended endoscopic endonasal approach. We present a case report of a GCT located in the skull base, originating from the clivus and sphenoid bone, invading through the cavernous sinus, and treated using the fully endoscopic endonasal approach.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3732
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24481168
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000000485