Endoscopic treatment of giant skuli base osteomas
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2011, Vol 65, Issue 6
Abstract
SUMMARY 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.
Authors and Affiliations
Krzysztof Oleś, Paweł Stręk , Maciej Wiatr, Jacek Składzień, Jerzy Tomik, Agnieszka Morawska, Joanna Szaleniec
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