Endoscope-Assisted Microsurgical Removal of an Epidermoid Tumor within the Cavernous Sinus.
10.3349/ymj.2012.53.6.1216
- Author:
Jong Chul CHUNG
1
;
Seong Min KIM
;
Burak SADE
;
Han Kyu KIM
;
Moon Sun PARK
;
Seung Young CHUNG
;
Ki Suk PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. nsksm@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Epidermoid tumor;
cavernous sinus;
endoscope-assisted microsurgery
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cavernous Sinus/*pathology/*surgery;
Endoscopy/*methods;
Epidermal Cyst/*pathology/*surgery;
Humans;
Male;
Microsurgery/*methods;
Young Adult
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2012;53(6):1216-1219
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Epidermoid tumor of the cavernous sinus is rare. The aim of this case report is to discuss the role of neuroendoscopes in the removal of such lesions. A 21-year-old man presented with 6-year history of progressive headache, diplopia, and visual disturbance. Work-up revealed an epidermoid tumor located in the right cavernous sinus. An extradural transcavernous approach was utilized via a traditional frontotemporal craniotomy with endoscopic assistance. The postoperative course was uneventful with immediate improvement of the patient's headache. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated complete removal of the tumor. There were no signs of recurrence during a 2-year follow-up period. The endoscope is a useful tool for removing epidermoid tumors from the cavernous sinus and enhances visualization of areas that would otherwise be difficult to visualize with microscopes alone. Endoscopes also help minimize the retraction of neurovascular structures.
