Petrous apex cholesterol granuloma treated via the endoscopic transsphenoidal approach.

Oyama, K; Ikezono, T; Tahara, S; Shindo, S; Kitamura, T; Teramoto, A · Acta Neurochir (Wien) · 2007

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Numerous surgical approaches have been used to treat petrous apex cholesterol granulomas. They are usually treated via the transtemporal- or middle fossa approach; some are managed endoscopically. We present a patient treated by the endoscopic transsphenoidal approach and review the literature.

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