Radiation Therapy Applied in Extracerebral Large Paracavernous Sinus Cavernoma in The Middle Cranial Fossa: 8 Cases Report
- VernacularTitle:中颅凹底海绵窦旁硬膜型巨大海绵状血管瘤的放射治疗
- Author:
Xiao-guang QIU
;
Qi WANG
;
Shou-wei LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cavernous sinus, cavernoma, radiation therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(5):431-432
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of radiation therapy for extracerebral large paracavernous sinus cavernoma.Methods8 cases with extracerebral large paracavernous sinus cavernomas treated with routine fractionated irradiation therapy alone were analyzed retrospectively with 1～4 year follow-up. ResultsThe volume of the tumor in all eight cases decreased in some degree, with ratio of 28.8% to 54.5%, after radiation therapy. ConclusionFor the extracerebral large cavernoma hard to excision, radiation therapy can decrease the tumor volume so that to wait for operation.
