[Endoscopic treatment of giant skull base osteomas]

Otolaryngol Pol. 2011 Nov-Dec;65(6):410-3. doi: 10.1016/S0030-6657(11)70732-6.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Introduction: Osteomas are relatively common, benign, slow-growing neoplasms. Mainly occurring in frontal and ethmoid sinuses. Endoscopic surgery plays an important role in management of ethmoid, sphenoid and frontal osteomas.

Aim: We discuss our experiences in endoscopic treatment of giant osteomas.

Results: In giant osteomas Draf III or Lothrop approaches are prefered. Periostium of the orbit was intact in all cases. Discharge of cerebrospinal liquid was not observed.

Conclusions: Size of tumor determines type of surgical aprroach. Endoscopic surgery is more and more popular way in surgical treatment of giant osteomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ethmoid Sinus / surgery
  • Frontal Sinus / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Osteoma / diagnosis*
  • Osteoma / surgery*
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult