The diagnosis and surgical management of intra and extra middle skull base tumors
- VernacularTitle:颅中窝内外沟通性肿瘤的诊断与治疗
- Author:
Jinsong LI
;
Meixiu DING
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Middle skull base;
Tumors;
Diagnosis;
Surgical management
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objectives: Inquirying the ability of the earlier diagnosis and studying the surgical management of intra and extra middle skull base tumors. Methods: A retrospective study has been made on 43 cases of malignant skull base tumor extended into cavernouse sinus. CT and MRI evaluation were made for all patients. Different approaches have been utilized to remove tumors. Results: In early period there was no obviously clinical sign. 5 year survival rate was 35.1%. Seven cases of no removing totally tumors in cavernous sinus had been alive for 7 months. Conclusions: The symptoms of skull base carcinoma is less, which often leads to false diagnosis and management. Total resection via different approaches may improve clinical results.
