Management of malignant tumors of the anterior skull base: experience with 76 patients

Neurosurg Focus. 2002 Oct 15;13(4):e5. doi: 10.3171/foc.2002.13.4.6.

Abstract

As the management of anterior cranial fossa malignancies has undergone significant evolution, decreases in morbidity and mortality rates have occurred. In this article, the authors discuss the clinical presentation, neuroimaging findings, and management options for common anterior skull base malignancies. Also discussed are surgery-related indications and principles.

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Fossa, Anterior / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cranial Fossa, Anterior / surgery*
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Skull Base / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Base / surgery
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery*