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Published on: January 17, 2018
An Overview of Anterior Skull Base Meningiomas and the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach
Mahmoud Abbassy1, Troy D Woodard2, Raj Sindwani2
1Minimally Invasive Cranial Base and Pituitary Surgery Program, Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor & Neuro-Oncology Center, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, S73, Cleveland, OH 44143, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Champlion Street, El-Azareeta, Alexandria, Egypt.
Abstract:
Meningiomas represent 30% of all primary brain tumors. Anterior skull base meningiomas represent 8.8% of all meningiomas. Surgical resection is a main treatment option for tumors that are symptomatic and/or growing. Recurrence is directly related to the extent of resection of the tumor, the dural attachment, and pathologic bone. Endoscopic endonasal approaches represent an important addition to the treatment armamentarium for skull base meningiomas. This article provides an overview of meningiomas, with a focus on those of the anterior skull base and their management.
