Stereotactic radiosurgery for aggressive papillary tumor of the temporal bone: case report.
Surg Neurol
; 58(2): 124-7; discussion 127, 2002 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Papillary tumors of the temporal bone are very rare neoplasms that show locally aggressive behavior though they have low-grade histologic features. The best treatment for these tumors is a radical resection. However, if the tumor is very large, local invasiveness and hypervascularity can prevent surgeons from achieving a complete resection. As an additional treatment for the residual tumor, it remains controversial whether radiation therapy has any role. CASE DESCRIPTION The authors describe a 53-year-old woman who suffered from left-sided tinnitus, hearing loss, and diplopia due to a large aggressive papillary tumor of the temporal bone. Radiosurgery was very effective for the tumor, which had regrown a few years after conventional radiation therapy and chemotherapy.CONCLUSIONS:
The authors conclude that radiosurgery should be considered as an option for the treatment of aggressive papillary tumor of the temporal bone.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cranianas
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Osso Temporal
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Carcinoma Papilar
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Radiocirurgia
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article