Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Leber, KA; Eustacchio, S; Pendl, G.
Radiosurgery of glomus tumors: midterm results.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1999; 72 Suppl 1(5):53-59
Doi: 10.1159/000056439
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- Leber Klaus
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- Eustacchio Sandro
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- Abstract:
- Glomus tumors (GT) of the skull-base present a complex surgical challenge due to their delicate localization and specific vascular supply. This study is designed to evaluate the role of stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of GT. Thirteen patients with GT have been treated with the Gamma Knife. Radiosurgery was performed because of recurrences after surgical removal in six patients. Histology was not available in seven patients, thus, diagnosis was made from neuroradiological features only. Two of them had partial embolization before Gamma Knife treatment. Clinical and morphological data were collected from 11 patients, who had a representative follow-up of at least 12 months. Mean follow-up was 42 months (range 14 to 72 months). Within the follow-up period there was no tumor progression and no clinical deterioration in any of the patients. 64% of the patients had an improvement of their symptoms, and in 36% the volume of the lesion decreased in size. There was no radiation-related morbidity. It is suggested that radiosurgery seems to be safe and effective in the treatment of GT.
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- Humans - diagnosis
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - diagnosis
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- Middle Aged - diagnosis
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - diagnosis
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