A 40-year-old patient was admitted with a 9-month history of headaches and multiple episodes of generalized seizures. Investigations revealed a medial temporal epidermoid tumor that extended into the suprasellar region. The tumor was surgically resected using a lateral supracerebellar-transtentorial approach. The rationale for the surgical approach and its validity in this clinical situation is discussed.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2009.07.107 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
epidermoid tumor
8
lateral supracerebellar
4
supracerebellar transtentorial
4
transtentorial approach
4
approach middle
4
middle fossa
4
fossa epidermoid
4
tumor 40-year-old
4
40-year-old patient
4
patient admitted
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!