Trans-sphenoid sinus-clivus endoscopic management of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma.
- Author:
Qianhui QIU
1
;
Minzhi LIANG
;
Donghui YANG
;
Mimi XU
;
Shuixing ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Science, Gaozhou 525200, China. qiuqianhui@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Cranial Fossa, Posterior;
surgery;
Endoscopy;
methods;
Female;
Granuloma;
etiology;
surgery;
Humans;
Sphenoid Sinus;
surgery;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2013;27(14):745-750
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To explore the endoscopic management of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma through trans-sphenoid sinus-clivus approach.
METHOD:One case of right-side petrous apex cholesterol granuloma were undertaken surgical treatment through trans-sphenoid sinus-clivus approach, then the possibility of any other approach and their advantages and disadvantages were analyzed.
RESULT:The operation was success without any complications. Patient's hearing was recovered and tinnitus vanished. The patient was discharge from hospital at the third day after operation, and followed up for four month without recurrence.
CONCLUSION:Trans-sphenoid sinus clivus endoscopic management of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma is effective and safe. The operators can monitor internal carotid artery then to access to the diseased region with reducing risk.
