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[Endolymphatic sac adenocarcinoma: case report]
Roberto Leal Silveira1, Sebastião Silva Gusmão, José Eymard H Pittella
1Serviço de Neurocirurgia Professor Guilherme Cabral, Hospital Madre Teresa, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|October 5, 2002
Summary
A rare endolymphatic sac adenocarcinoma caused vertigo and hearing loss. Complete surgical removal via a retro and translabyrinthine approach yielded a good outcome for this locally invasive tumor.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Endolymphatic sac tumors are rare neoplasms.
- These tumors can present with audiovestibular symptoms.
Observation:
- A case of endolymphatic sac adenocarcinoma is presented.
- Clinical presentation included vertigo and progressive hearing loss.
Findings:
- The tumor was surgically removed completely using a retro and translabyrinthine approach.
- Endolymphatic sac tumors demonstrate local invasiveness, affecting the petrous bone and mastoid.
Implications:
- Radical surgical excision is an effective treatment for endolymphatic sac adenocarcinoma.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in these rare tumors.