Rare Presentation of Giant Cell Tumor in the Internal Auditory Canal: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2015
Abstract
Giant cell tumor (GCT) is a benign but locally aggressive bone tumor that usually involves the end of long bones. It is a relatively common neoplasm in patients, constituting 5 to 10% of all benign bone tumors. Approximately 2% of GCTs occur in the craniofacial skeleton with a predilection for the ethmoid, sphenoid, and temporal bones. The skull base location is unique and not commonly described. Hearing loss, headache, tinnitus, and subcutaneous masses are the most commonly reported symptoms in GCTs of the skull base. In this case report we present the first description of a GCT within the internal auditory canal causing cranial neuropathy and review the recent pertinent literature.
Volume
76
Issue
1
First Page
65
Last Page
71
ISSN
2193-6358
Published In/Presented At
Jada, A. S., Shrivastava, R. K., Mannan, A., Kobets, A., & Manolidis, S. (2015). Rare Presentation of Giant Cell Tumor in the Internal Auditory Canal: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal of neurological surgery reports, 76(1), e65–e71. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1396656
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
26251814
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article