Endoscopic resection of frontal benign tumors

VernacularTitle:内镜辅助手术治疗额部良性肿物
Author: Ji JIN ; Yuanbo LIU ; Bin SONG ; Shan ZHU ; Mengqing ZANG ; Donghong LIU ; Mingyong YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Frontal; Tumor; Endoscopy
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(2):118-120
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the clinical results of endoscopic resection of the frontal benign tumors.MethodsNineteen cases of benign tumors in the frontal area were rcsected using endo scopic techniques.The tumors were diagnosed as benign according to complaint,history and physical examination.ResultsAll 19 tumors were totally resected.The pathological examination revealed 11cases of lipoma,3 cases of sebaceous cyst,3 cases of sebaceous cyst and 2 cases of dermoid cyst.During 6 months to 2 years of follow-up,no tumor recurred.Local concavity was noticed in all patients but all resolved within 6 months except 2 patients.They received granular fat graft of the concavities 6months late and were satisfied with the results.ConclusionsBenign tumors near eyebrows and in glabella area can be treated by minimally invasive endoscopic technique.Compared with traditional surgery,this technique offers inconspicuous scar and fast recovery.