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Sphenoid and sellar tumors

R S Isaacs1, P J Donald

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento 95817, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Advances in skull base surgery have transformed the treatment of sphenoid sinus and sellar-parasellar tumors. Multidisciplinary teams now achieve good outcomes for previously inoperable malignant and invasive lesions.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Tumors in the sphenoid sinus and sellar-parasellar region historically presented significant management challenges.
  • Malignant and invasive benign lesions in this area often had poor prognoses and were considered inoperable.
  • Limited treatment options previously led to dismal outcomes for patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significant advancements in the conceptual and technical management of sphenoid sinus and sellar-parasellar tumors.
  • To underscore the impact of multidisciplinary approaches on improving patient outcomes.
  • To review the progress in treating historically challenging skull base neoplasms.

Main Methods:

  • Review of conceptual and technical progress over the past two decades.
  • Emphasis on the formation and role of skull base teams.
  • Discussion of the multidisciplinary approach to skull base tumor management.

Main Results:

  • Previously inoperable malignant and invasive lesions are now adequately circumscribed and resected.
  • Good clinical results are being achieved in the management of these complex tumors.
  • Significant improvements in patient outcomes have been observed.

Conclusions:

  • The multidisciplinary approach and specialized skull base teams have revolutionized the treatment of sphenoid and sellar-parasellar tumors.
  • Modern surgical and management strategies offer improved prognoses for patients with these neoplasms.
  • Continued collaboration and innovation are key to further advancing skull base tumor care.

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