A Fatal Complication Associated with Combined Posterior Petrous and Suboccipital Approach to a Giant Jugular Foramen Schwannoma.
- Author:
Sung Bum KOH
1
;
Young Cho KOH
;
Heon YOO
;
Si Young PARK
;
Hyo Il PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Jugular foramen schwannoma;
Petrous and suboccipital approach;
Fatal complication sigmoid sinus
- MeSH:
Accessory Nerve;
Adult;
Colon, Sigmoid;
Diagnosis;
Glossopharyngeal Nerve;
Humans;
Male;
Neurilemmoma*;
Temporal Bone
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2001;30(9):1144-1149
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Schwannomas of the jugular foramen, originating from the glossopharyngeal nerve, vagus and accessory nerve represent approximately 0.17-0.72% of all intracranial tumor, and consists of 1.4-2.9% of all intracranial schwannomas. The clinical presentation of these tumors varies significantly according to originated nerve and it's growth pattern. Magnetic resonance(MR) image and temporal bone computed tomography(CT) scan have a major role for diagnosis of such tumor. The treatment of choice is total resection whenever possible. Generally, suboccipital approach is sufficient for the removal of the tumor, but in case with large size, combination of resection of petrous part of temporal bone with or without transection of sigmoid sinus is may be necessory. We have recently experienced one case of giant jugular foramen schwannoma and postoperative fatal complication in a 34-year-old male who was treated with combined posterior petrous and suboccipital approach with transection of sigmoid sinus.
