Author:
Pai S Balaji,Lalitha RM,Prasad Kavitha,Rao Saraswathi G,Harish K
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Giant cell tumor is a benign but locally aggressive bone neoplasm which uncommonly involves the skull. The petrous portion of the temporal bone forms a rare location for this tumor.
Case presentation
The authors report a case of a large giant cell tumor involving the petrous and squamous portions of the temporal bone in a 26 year old male patient. He presented with right side severe hearing loss and facial paresis. Radical excision of the tumor was achieved but facial palsy could not be avoided.
Conclusion
Radical excision of skull base giant cell tumor may be hazardous but if achieved is the optimal treatment and may be curative.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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