Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Eustacchio, S; Leber, K; Trummer, M; Unger, F; Pendl, G.
Gamma knife radiosurgery for glomus jugulare tumours.
Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1999; 141(8):811-818
Doi: 10.1007%2Fs007010050381
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Eustacchio Sandro
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Leber Klaus
- Trummer Martin
- Unger Frank
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- Abstract:
- The aim of this clinical study was to determine the tumour control rate, clinical outcome and complication rate following gamma knife treatment for glomus jugulare tumours. Between May 1992 and May 1998, 13 patients with glomus tumours underwent stereotactic radiosurgical treatment in our department. The age of these patients ranged from 21 to 80 years. The male:female ratio was 2:11. Six patients had primary open surgery for partial removal or recurrent growth and subsequent radiosurgical therapy. Radiosurgery was performed as primary treatment in 7 cases. The median tumour volume was 6.4 cm3 (range: 4.6-13.7 cm3). The median marginal dose applied to an average isodose volume of 50% (30-50%) was 13.5 Gy (12-20 Gy). In 10 patients, a total of 48 MRI and CT follow-up scans were available. The remaining three patients have been excluded from the postradiosurgical evaluation since the observation time (t < 12 months) was too short or patients were lost to follow up. The median interval from Gamma Knife treatment to the last radiological follow-up was 37.6 months (5-68 months). In 4 patients (40%) decreased tumour volumes were observed and in 6 cases (60%) the tumour size remained unchanged. Neurological follow-up examinations revealed improved clinical status in 5 patients (50%), a stable neurological status in 5 patients (50%) and no complications occurred. According to our preliminary experience Gamma Knife radiosurgery represents an effective treatment option for glomus jugulare tumours.
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- Glomus Jugulare Tumor - diagnosis
- Humans - diagnosis
- Laser Surgery - methods
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- Middle Aged - methods
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- Gamma Knife
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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