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He W, Liu Z, Zheng D, Xu C, Jie D, Tang L, Teng H, Xu J. Management of cavernous sinus meningiomas: Clinical features, treatment strategies, and long-term outcomes. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:1366-1377. [PMID: 38087690 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this research was to summarize the clinical and prognostic features of cavernous sinus meningiomas (CSM), evaluate the treatment strategies and long-term prognosis of CSM, and improve the management of CSM and the treatment effect for patients. METHODS We retrospectively studied the data of 54 patients who received initial surgical resection and 45 patients who received initial gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) for CSM at West China Hospital of Sichuan University from 2009 to 2021. Progression-free survival (PFS), Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) scores and neurological function recovery were adopted to assess a comprehensive management strategy for CSM. RESULTS Gross total resection (GTR) was performed in 51.9 % of cases with 3.7 % surgical mortality. The average follow-up time was 48.7 months, with a progression rate of 29.3 %. The overall improvement rate for cranial nerve function deficits was 50.0 %. By survival analysis, the extent of resection and the histological grade were significantly related to the prognosis. The role of postoperative GKRS is uncertain. For patients who received initial GKRS, the progression rate was 17.8 %, and the overall improvement rate for cranial nerve function deficits was 61.1 %. Primary treatment with GKRS showed better long-term tumor control in patients with CSM (P = 0.046). CONCLUSIONS Maximum safe resection of CSM can improve the neurological function and quality of life of patients, but aggressive resection will cause high perioperative mortality and complication rates. For CSM patients who are suitable for initial gamma knife treatment, choosing GKRS can achieve better long-term tumor control and neurological outcomes.
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- Wenbo He
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Mott NM, Ryder CY, Snyderman CH, McKean EL. Survey of Skull Base Surgeons' Approach to Carcinomas Involving the Cavernous Sinus. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2024; 85:38-43. [PMID: 38274486 PMCID: PMC10807955 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Objectives Carcinomas involving the cavernous sinus are challenging to resect without compromising important neurovascular structures. Given the morbidity and mortality of these operations, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy are more often utilized. Although limited to case reports and small series, radical resection of the cavernous sinus has been proposed. We aimed to study surgeons' willingness to perform cavernous sinus exenteration (CSE) under different clinical scenarios. Design, Setting, Participants, Main Outcome Measures We conducted an online survey from April to July 2021 among members of the Skull Base Congress and the North American Skull Base Society. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the main outcome measure of willingness to perform CSE . Results The analytic sample ( n = 112) included 54% otolaryngologists and 43% neurosurgeons. Eighty-six percent practiced in an academic setting. Surgeons' willingness to perform CSE was low (6-16% under different clinical scenarios), citing a belief that they could not obtain oncologic margins and the procedure's morbidity. Forty-five percent had at least one patient undergo CSE with 72% of patients surviving no more than 2 years. Complications included chronic intractable pain, cerebrospinal fluid leak, cerebrovascular accident, and/or intraoperative/postoperative death within 30 days. Sixty percent agreed that the availability of immunotherapy and genomic sequencing has affected their willingness to offer CSE. Conclusion Overall, most of the surgeons surveyed were unwilling to offer CSE for carcinomatous cavernous sinus invasion, whether for primary disease or recurrence. Given the rarity of these tumors and the limited data on CSE, these results may provide more information for clinicians and patients for these treatment decisions.
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- Nicole M. Mott
- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States
- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Hanakita S, Shin M, Hasegawa H, Shojima M, Ohara K, Shinya Y, Kawashima M, Kondo K, Saito N. Endoscopic Extended Transsphenoidal Surgery Aiming for Radical Resection of Skull Base Tumors Involving Cavernous Sinus: Assessment of Resectability and Risks of Complications. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2023; 25:260-268. [PMID: 37345944 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Surgical resection of tumors invading the cavernous sinus (CS) still shows therapeutic challenges. For "nonadenomatous" skull base tumors invading in CS, there were only a few reports showing the outcomes of radical resection. Therefore, the outcomes of endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (ETS) aiming for radical resection thus remain largely unknown regarding resectability and functional results of the cranial nerves. METHODS We performed ETS aiming for radical resection in 35 skull base tumors involving CS (17 chondrosarcomas, 12 chordomas, 3 meningiomas, and 3 trigeminal schwannomas; median follow-up 36.5 months ranging from 12 to 91 months). Gross total resection (GTR) is attempted in all the cases for real-time findings from electrophysiological monitoring of the cranial nerves. When the tumor was strongly adherent to the cranial nerves or internal carotid artery, maximum volume reduction of the tumor was attempted. RESULTS GTR was achieved in 28 patients (80.0%), subtotal resection in 3 (8.6%), and partial resection in 4 (11.4%). One patient experienced internal carotid artery injury during surgery. After ETS, 15 patients showed symptom improvement (51.7% in all 29 patients with preoperative cranial nerve symptoms, CNS). Four (11.4%) transiently developed abducens nerve palsy, and one required repair surgery for cerebrospinal leakage. In univariate analyses, extension to the lateral compartment of CS ( P = .04) was significantly associated with reduced achievement of GTR. Previous transcranial surgery was associated with reduced possibility of improvement and worsening in CNS. Eleven patients underwent stereotactic radiosurgery, at a median of 12 months after ETS. 32 patients (91.4%) did not show recurrence at the final follow-up. CONCLUSION ETS can achieve sufficient surgical resection in most of the patients, with acceptable neurological complications. For patients with CNS, ETS may offer the opportunity for improving CNS. We should also always prioritize avoidance of critical situations by preventing internal carotid artery injury.
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- Shunya Hanakita
- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Teikyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Teikyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Dincer A, Sharma V, Madan N, Heilman C. Cavernous segment internal carotid artery stenosis specific to meningiomas compared to pituitary adenomas. J Neuroimaging 2023; 33:73-78. [PMID: 36117152 DOI: 10.1111/jon.13051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Pituitary macroadenomas and meningiomas are common neoplasms arising within the cavernous sinus. Imaging characteristics on MRI can often distinguish these tumors from one another; however, some cases may be more difficult to differentiate. This study compares patterns of cavernous segment internal carotid artery (CS-ICA) stenosis between the two tumor types to establish a novel radiographic method of differentiation. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients with pathology-confirmed meningioma and pituitary adenomas at Tufts Medical Center was performed. The diameter of the CS-ICA at the narrowest point within the cavernous sinus was measured and compared to the ipsilateral petrous segment ICA and contralateral CS-ICA. The mean and range of percent stenosis and frequency of cases of CS-ICA stenosis >15% were determined. Statistical analysis to compare the groups was conducted using the Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test. RESULTS There were a total of 78 out of 231 patients who were included in the study. The mean % ICA stenosis for all meningiomas was 9.3%, with increasing stenosis with increasing World Health Organization grade. Of all meningioma cases, 13 (33%) had greater than 15% ICA stenosis. Mean ICA stenosis for pituitary adenomas was -1.48%. There were no cases of pituitary adenomas causing ICA stenosis >15%. CONCLUSIONS Differentiating pituitary adenomas and intracavernous meningioma tumors can have important implications on surgical approach and outcome. Our study found that stenosis of the CS-ICA greater than 15% is highly specific to meningiomas and can serve as a radiologic sign to distinguish between these two tumors.
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- Alper Dincer
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Levy BR, Berger A, Kondziolka D. Diplopia outcomes following stereotactic radiosurgery for petroclival or cavernous sinus meningiomas: patient series. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY: CASE LESSONS 2022; 3:CASE225. [PMID: 35733838 PMCID: PMC9210270 DOI: 10.3171/case225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Skull base meningiomas (SBM) often present with diplopia due to compression of the abducens cranial nerve (CN VI). The authors evaluated outcomes in 13 patients diagnosed with SBMs who were experiencing diplopia to determine if Gamma Knife surgery (GKS) resulted in resolution of their symptoms. OBSERVATIONS Fourteen patients who were diagnosed with SBMs located in the cavernous sinus, clivus, or petroclival regions and presented with diplopia were treated by GKS. Demographic and clinical data as well as the duration of diplopia prior to GKS were documented. Of the 13 patients included in the study, 1 was excluded because he was lost to follow-up. For the remaining 12, diplopia was resolved in 10 (83%) and no change was noted in 2 (17%). Time to resolution was measured in months, varying from 1 to 30 months, with a median resolution time of 4.5 ± 9.7 months. Of the patients with documented postradiosurgical resolution (n = 10), the median amount of time with diplopia prior to GKS was 1.5 months (range, 1 to 20). LESSONS This study showed that diplopia, related to a basal meningioma, may improve following GKS. An earlier time course to radiosurgery after diplopia onset was associated with better outcomes.
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- Bennett R. Levy
- Department of Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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Masalha W, Heiland DH, Steiert C, Krüger MT, Schnell D, Heiland P, Bissolo M, Grosu AL, Schnell O, Beck J, Grauvogel J. Management of Medial Sphenoid Wing Meningioma Involving the Cavernous Sinus: A Single-Center Series of 105 Cases. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:2201. [PMID: 35565330 PMCID: PMC9102569 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14092201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Medial sphenoid wing meningiomas are among the three most common intracranial meningiomas. These tumors pose a challenge to neurosurgeons in terms of surgical treatment, as they may involve critical neurovascular structures and invade the cavernous sinus. In case of the latter, a complete resection may not be achievable. The purpose of this study was to investigate prognostic features affecting recurrence and progression-free survival (PFS) of medial sphenoid wing meningiomas involving the cavernous sinus, focusing on the contribution of surgery and postoperative radiotherapy. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted of the database of our institution, and 105 cases of medial sphenoid wing meningioma with invasion of the cavernous sinus, which were treated between 1998 and 2019, were included. Surgical treatment only was performed in 64 cases, and surgical treatment plus postoperative radiotherapy was performed in 41 cases. Kaplan-Meier analysis was conducted to estimate median survival and PFS rates, and Cox regression analysis was applied to determine significant factors that were associated with each therapeutic modality. RESULTS The risk of recurrence was significantly reduced after near-total resection (NTR) (p-value = 0.0011) compared to subtotal resection. Progression-free survival was also significantly prolonged after postoperative radiotherapy (p-value = 0.0002). CONCLUSIONS Maximal safe resection and postoperative stereotactic radiotherapy significantly reduced the recurrence rate of medial sphenoid wing meningiomas with infiltration of the cavernous sinus.
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- Waseem Masalha
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Centre—University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.H.H.); (C.S.); (M.T.K.); (P.H.); (M.B.); (O.S.); (J.B.); (J.G.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (D.S.); (A.-L.G.)
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Moreira A, Barahona KC, Ramirez J, Caceros V, Arce L, Blanco A, Soto TE, Lovo EE. Visual Symptoms Outcomes in Cavernous Sinus Radiosurgery and a Systematic Review. Cureus 2022; 14:e23928. [PMID: 35530870 PMCID: PMC9076059 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction The complex anatomy of the cavernous sinus confers a true challenge when it comes to safe tumor resection. Due to its non-invasive nature, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is expected to have lower mortality and morbidity rates than microsurgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical results regarding visual symptoms after SRS for benign tumors invading the cavernous sinus. We also conducted a systematic literature review to provide a robust analysis regarding visual outcomes. Methods The study included 58 patients (43 women and 15 men; mean age: 52 years) with benign tumors invading the cavernous sinus (27 pituitary adenomas and 31 meningiomas) who underwent SRS with different platforms between August 2011 and December 2021. Of these, 26 patients underwent surgery before SRS, and the remaining 32 had SRS as first-line therapy. We identified symptoms involving cranial nerves (CN) II, III, IV, and VI in 38 patients at the time of SRS. We conducted a systematic review to identify all original studies assessing visual outcomes. We searched PubMed, the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature index, and Google Scholar using the Medical Subject Heading search terms “radiosurgery” and “cavernous sinus” for valid studies published until January 31, 2022. Results Regarding pituitary adenomas, median tumor volume was 2.05 cc, 3.12 cc, and 2.39 cc for Gamma Knife (GK), CyberKnife (CK), and tomotherapy (Tomo), respectively. Median doses were 14 Gy for GK, 17 Gy for CK, and 15 Gy for Tomo. For meningiomas, median tumor volume was 10.2 cc, 2.62 cc, and 16.3 cc for GK, CK, and Tomo, respectively. The median dose was 14 Gy for GK, 14 Gy for CK, and 14.5 Gy for Tomo. The overall tumor control rate was 100% with a median follow-up of 33 months (range: 6-128 months). A reduction of >30% in total tumor size per the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) classification was documented in seven patients (RECIST II; 12.1%), 51 patients (87.9%) had stable disease (RECIST III), and no increase in tumor volume was documented in any patient. Visual symptoms improved in 51.7% of patients. In the systematic review, the mean visual improvement was 36% (range: 25.8-42.5%). Conclusion SRS is an effective treatment for benign tumors invading the cavernous sinus. In this series, patients who underwent SRS as a primary treatment showed improvement in pre-existing cranial neuropathy and visual symptoms. Given the natural history of these tumors, which tend to grow and cause visual alternations, treating asymptomatic patients is a feasible approach worth considering for the appropriate patients.
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Evaluation of Surgical Cleavage Plane by Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Adult Intracranial Meningiomas. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040473. [PMID: 35454964 PMCID: PMC9025407 DOI: 10.3390/life12040473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Meningiomas are usually benign encapsulated intracranial tumors with well-defined borders that offer a high chance of cure with complete removal. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between preoperative MRI features and surgical plane of cleavage. (2) Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted in the Department of Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. Data were recorded from 48 study participants with confirmed intracranial meningioma and analyzed by IBM SPSS (version 23). (3) Results: The highest incidence of intracranial meningioma was observed in the third decade of life of our study participants. The female to male ratio was 1.82:1. The most common location of meningiomas was convexity (29.16%), sphenoid wing (22.91%), parasagittal (20.83%), and falcine (14.58%). Most of the patients (68.8%) had medium-sized tumors, and 75.0% exhibited hyperintense signal change in the tumor parenchyma on T2-weighted imaging. One-third (33.3%) of patients were characterized as no edema, focal edema, and lobar/hemispheric edema. There was no statistically significant association between tumor size and types of surgical cleavage plane. Different signal intensities of tumor parenchyma, as well as types of peritumoral edema, showed no statistically significant association with surgical cleavage plane (p > 0.05). (4) Conclusion: There was no association among the size of the tumor, extent of peritumoral edema, the intensity of the tumor on T2-weighted images, and the types of surgical cleavage plane. Future studies with larger sample sizes are required to find out more precise findings.
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Sun Y, Wang L, Shi X, Liu F. Maximal Resection of Tumors Encasing the Internal Carotid Artery and Hindering Internal Carotid Artery Expansion Followed by Revascularization Surgery: A Series of Nine Cases at a Single Tertiary Center. Front Surg 2022; 9:808446. [PMID: 35252331 PMCID: PMC8893348 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.808446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PurposeCerebral reconstruction appears to play a diminished role in managing complex skull base tumors involving vital neurovascular structures.Materials and MethodsPatients with recurrent or progressive middle cranial fossa tumors treated by radical resection followed by extracranial-to-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass from 2014 to 2019 were included. Balloon test occlusion (BTO) was performed preoperatively.ResultsOverall, 9 patients (5 males, 4 females; mean age, 29.9 years) were enrolled. The lesions arose from the parasellar region (3), cavernous sinus (3), petroclival region (2), or orbital apex (1), and all encased the cavernous/petrous portion of the internal carotid artery. Before tumor resection, internal maxillary artery (IMA) bypass was performed for 7 patients, cervical EC-IC bypass was performed for 1 patient, and interposed superficial temporal artery (STA) bypass was performed for 1 patient. BTO failed in 8 patients and was tolerated by one patient. Intraoperative blood flow of the interposed graft was 79.7 ± 37.86 ml/min after IMA bypass, 190.6 ml/min following cervical EC-IC bypass and 75 ml/min after interposed STA bypass. All bypasses were patent on intraoperative indocyanine green angiography. Radical tumor resection was achieved in 5 patients (55.6%), and patency was confirmed postoperatively in 88.8% (8/9) of bypasses. Six patients showed favorable outcomes at discharge. At the 2-year follow-up, 7 patients (77.8%) had favorable outcomes (Karnofsky Performance Scale score>80). At the 1.5-year follow-up, one patient had died due to infarction; at the 3-year follow-up, another patient had developed tumor recurrence despite being asymptomatic.ConclusionCerebral bypass remains a vital tool for managing select middle cranial fossa tumors that invade or erode the surrounding neurovasculature or hinder carotid artery expansion and are difficult to resect.
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- Yuming Sun
- Department of Neurosurgery, Fuxing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, SanBo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, SanBo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fuxing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, SanBo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Xiangen Shi
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- Department of Neurosurgery, SanBo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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The surgical management of intraoperative intracranial internal carotid artery injury in open skull base surgery-a systematic review. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 45:1263-1273. [PMID: 34802074 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01692-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Intraoperative internal carotid artery (ICA) injury during open skull base surgery is a catastrophic complication. Multiple techniques and management strategies have been reported for endoscopic skull base surgery; however, the literature on managing this complication in open skull base surgery is limited. To perform a systematic review and give an overview of the different techniques described to manage this complication intraoperatively, a systematic review was conducted in PubMed, Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase and Scopus for literature published until July 2021. Titles and abstracts were screened. Studies meeting prespecified inclusion criteria were reviewed in full. PRISMA guidelines were strictly adhered to. Out of 4492 articles, only 12 articles could be included, reflecting an underreporting of open skull base ICA injuries. Multiple techniques can be used depending on the location and size of the injury as well as the surgeon's experience. Described techniques include the following: a primary repair via a micro-suture or nonpenetrating clips; wrapping or plugging; coating; occlusion of the parent artery with or without a bypass; packing with further endovascular management. A treatment algorithm is proposed.
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Labib MA, Zhao X, Houlihan LM, Abramov I, Catapano JS, Naeem K, Preul MC, Youssef AS, Lawton MT. Comparative analysis of the combined petrosal and the pretemporal transcavernous anterior petrosal approach to the petroclival region. J Neurosurg 2021; 136:905-916. [PMID: 34507299 DOI: 10.3171/2020.12.jns202740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The combined petrosal (CP) approach has been traditionally used to resect petroclival meningioma (PCM). The pretemporal transcavernous anterior petrosal (PTAP) approach has emerged as an alternative. A quantitative comparison of both approaches has not been made. This anatomical study compared the surgical corridors afforded by both approaches and identified key elements of the approach selection process. METHODS Twelve cadaveric specimens were dissected, and 10 were used for morphometric analysis. Groups A and B (n = 5 in each) underwent the CP and PTAP approaches, respectively. The area of drilled clivus, lengths of cranial nerves (CNs) II-X, length of posterior circulation vessels, surgical area of exposure of the brainstem, and angles of attack anterior and posterior to a common target were measured and compared. RESULTS The area of drilled clivus was significantly greater in group A than group B (mean ± SD 88.7 ± 17.1 mm2 vs 48.4 ± 17.9 mm2, p < 0.01). Longer segments of ipsilateral CN IV (52.4 ± 2.33 mm vs 46.5 ± 3.71 mm, p < 0.02), CN IX, and CN X (9.91 ± 3.21 mm vs 0.00 ± 0.00 mm, p < 0.01) were exposed in group A than group B. Shorter portions of CN II (9.31 ± 1.28 mm vs 17.6 ± 6.89 mm, p < 0.02) and V1 (26.9 ± 4.62 mm vs 32.4 ± 1.93 mm, p < 0.03) were exposed in group A than group B. Longer segments of ipsilateral superior cerebellar artery (SCA) were exposed in group A than group B (36.0 ± 4.91 mm vs 25.8 ± 3.55 mm, p < 0.02), but there was less exposure of contralateral SCA (0.00 ± 0.00 mm vs 7.95 ± 3.33 mm, p < 0.01). There was no statistically significant difference between groups with regard to the combined area of the exposed cerebral peduncles and pons (p = 0.75). Although exposure of the medulla was limited, group A had significantly greater exposure of the medulla than group B (p < 0.01). Finally, group A had a smaller anterior angle of attack than group B (24.1° ± 5.62° vs 34.8° ± 7.51°, p < 0.03). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to quantitatively identify the advantages and limitations of the CP and PTAP approaches from an anatomical perspective. Understanding these data will aid in designing maximally effective yet minimally invasive approaches to PCM.
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- Mohamed A Labib
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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Raheja A, Couldwell WT. Cavernous Sinus Meningioma with Orbital Involvement: Algorithmic Decision-Making and Treatment Strategy. Skull Base Surg 2020; 81:348-356. [PMID: 33072476 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cavernous sinus meningioma (CSM) with orbital involvement presents a unique challenge to modern-day neurosurgeons. In the modern era of preventive medicine with enhanced screening tools, physicians encounter CSM more frequently. An indolent natural history, late clinical presentation, close proximity to vital neurovascular structures, poor tumor-to-normal tissue interface, and high risk of iatrogenic morbidity and mortality with aggressive resection add to the complexity of decision-making and optimal management of these lesions. The clinical dilemma of deciding whether to observe or intervene first for asymptomatic lesions remains an enigma in current practice. The concepts of management for CSM with orbital involvement have gradually evolved from radical resection to a more conservative surgical approach with maximal safe resection, with the specific goals of preserving function and reducing proptosis. This change in surgical attitude has enabled better long-term functional outcomes with conservative approaches as compared with functionally disabled outcomes resulting from the pursuit of anatomical cure from disease with radical resection. The advent of stereotactic radiosurgery as an adjunct tool to treat residual CSM has greatly shaped our resection principles and planning. Interdisciplinary collaboration for multimodality management is key to successful management of these difficult to treat lesions and tailor management as per individual's requirement.
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- Amol Raheja
- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Di Carlo DT, Capo G, Fava A, Cagnazzo F, Margil-Sànchez M, Champagne PO, Voormolen EHJ, Morganti R, Froelich S, Perrini P. Petroclival meningiomas: the risk of post-operative cranial nerve deficits among different surgical approaches-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:2135-2143. [PMID: 32424566 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04395-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The surgical resection of petroclival meningiomas (PCMs) remains a challenge. Both the relationship with neurovascular structures and the deep location of the tumor can affect the extent of resection and the rate of post-operative morbidity. METHODS The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature examining the rate of new cranial nerve (CN) deficits after resection of PCM. A systematic search of two databases was performed for studies published between 1990 and 2018. Random-effect meta-analysis was used to pool the rate of post-operative CN deficits, mortality rate, and rate of radical resection. RESULTS We included twelve studies and 334 patients harboring PCM. The overall rate of complete resection was 68% (95% CI 57.9-78.2%; p < 0.01; I2 = 83%). The rate of early and late post-operative CN deficits was the following: 3.8 and 2.7% (III CN), 6.6 and 3% (IV), 7.3 and 5.5% (V CN), 8 and 3.6% (VI CN), 8.9 and 8.9%% (VIII), and 4 and 2.7% (IX-XI CNs) (I2 = 0%, and p < 0.01 for all analyses). The risk of post-operative deficit of the IV CN was higher among the petrosal group (7.6%; I2 = 0% vs 2.1%; I2 = 0%), whereas the impairment of VII CN function was higher among retrosigmoid group (16.6%; I2 = 64.6% vs 11.4%; I2 = 52.8%), but it was transient in the majority of cases. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis provides a detailed overview of post-operative CN deficits ensuing surgical resection of PCMs. These findings should be acknowledged when counseling patients with PCMs regarding the more appropriate approach for their tumor.
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- Davide Tiziano Di Carlo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), Via Paradisa 2, 56100, Pisa, Italy.
- Neurosurgical Department, Lariboisière Hospital, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France.
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- Neurosurgical Department, Lariboisière Hospital, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), Via Paradisa 2, 56100, Pisa, Italy
- Neurosurgical Department, Lariboisière Hospital, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Neuroradiology Department, University Hospital Gui-de-Chauliac, CHU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Neurosurgical Department, Lariboisière Hospital, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Neurosurgical Department, Lariboisière Hospital, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Statistics, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Neurosurgical Department, Lariboisière Hospital, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), Via Paradisa 2, 56100, Pisa, Italy
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Beer-Furlan A, Priddy BH, Jamshidi AO, Shaikhouni A, Prevedello LM, Ditzel Filho L, Otto BA, Carrau RL, Prevedello DM. Improving Function in Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas: A Modern Treatment Algorithm. Front Neurol 2020; 11:652. [PMID: 32793095 PMCID: PMC7393208 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background: The efficacy and safety of radiosurgery led to paradigm shift in the management of cavernous sinus meningiomas. Nevertheless, patients are still significantly affected by cranial nerve deficits related to the mass effect of these tumors. Our management strategy involves the combination of a functional surgical decompression followed by radiation therapy. Methods: We reviewed a single institution's cohort of patients who underwent endoscopic endonasal decompression (EED) for symptomatic meningiomas primarily involving the cavernous sinus (CS) from 2010 to 2016. The preoperative neuro-ophthalmological exam was compared to the 1- and 6-month postoperative exams. The patient's length of hospital stay, complications, and radiological and clinical follow-up were noted. Results: A total of 17 patients underwent EED for CS meningiomas that fit our radiological criteria. The final outcome at the 6-month visit showed five patients (62.5%) with normalization of deficit and three patients (37.5%) with partial improvement of the CNII deficit. Out of the 12 patients who had cavernous sinus cranial nerves (CSCN) deficits, the final outcome at the 6-month visit showed four patients (33.33%) with normalization of deficit, seven patients (58.3%) with partial improvement, and one patient (8.33%) with no improvement. There were no intraoperative complications. Conclusion: The EED for CS meningiomas is a valuable technique when addressing acute/subacute CNII and CSCN deficits. This conservative surgical approach showed good functional outcomes, low morbidity, and low complication rates. However, it does not exempt the need for radiosurgery/radiation therapy for control of tumor growth.
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- André Beer-Furlan
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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Angileri FF, Sabatino G, Cavallo LM, Pessina F, Ius T, DE Divitiis O, Esposito F, Grimod G, Raffa G, Spena G, Cardali S, Esposito V, GermanÒ A, Maiuri F, Fontanella M, Cenzato M. Natura non facit saltus: a phase 2 proposal to manage brain tumors cases from the Neuro-oncology section of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINch®). J Neurosurg Sci 2020; 65:1-7. [PMID: 32525292 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.20.05054-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has fast spread throughout the world in more than 200 countries, resulting in the need for a de-prioritization of elective medical care to face the demands of the global health crisis. Although the acute and catastrophic phase of the pandemic seems to have been left behind, it is also clear that the virus will not disappear soon, and we must live with it for a period of unpredictable length, the COVID-19 era. In this setting, a common coordinated approach to treat patients harboring brain tumors is urgently required to guarantee the best updated oncological care and to reduce the risk of viral infection during hospitalization. The study group on Neuro-oncology of Italian Society of Neurosurgery, SINCh gathered pieces of evidence and data and would like to suggest a practice protocol of care for neurosurgical oncologic procedures in the COVID-19 era. The present document aimed at summarizing current evidence and expert opinions to help neurosurgeons in taking decisions on their patients harboring different brain tumors.
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- Filippo F Angileri
- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy -
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, Sacred Heart Catholic University, IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, IRCCS Humanitas Clinic, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, Italy
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, Italy
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,G. Cantore Department of Neurosurgery, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Isernia, Italy
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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Glenn CA, Tullos HJ, Sughrue ME. Natural history of intracranial meningiomas. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2020; 169:205-227. [PMID: 32553291 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-804280-9.00014-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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We know that the extent of resection is the greatest predictor of long-term survival. However, the potential tradeoff for gross total resection in difficult locations is diminished quality of life. Benign subtotally resected or small incidentally discovered meningiomas may be followed clinically especially in the elderly. In addition, radiosurgery plays a role in the treatment of meningiomas as a primary treatment modality, or as a salvage therapy. Decisions regarding management should be made with an understanding of the natural history and rate of growth. In this chapter we review the known meningioma epidemiology as well as the growth patterns of meningiomas based upon location.
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- Chad A Glenn
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.
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Cavernous sinus meningioma (CSM) presents a management challenge to present-day neurosurgeons. Lack of adequate understanding of the natural history of these lesions, the early involvement of vital neurovascular structures, the absence of clear tissue planes with normal surrounding structures, and a high rate of aggressive surgery-related morbidity each pose management dilemmas for neurosurgeons. Over the past few decades, the enthusiasm of the neurosurgical community has shifted from aggressive microsurgical resection to maximal safe resection and institution of adjuvant radiotherapy, if necessary. This paradigm shift has ensured better functional outcome in treated patients. This chapter has been designed to discuss the current treatment algorithm and the importance of multimodality management for optimal outcome in patients with CSM. The technical aspects of this approach to management are presented, and the various treatment options are compared.
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- Amol Raheja
- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
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Hekmatpanah J. Evidence-based treatment of cavernous sinus meningioma. Surg Neurol Int 2019; 10:228. [PMID: 31819821 PMCID: PMC6884948 DOI: 10.25259/sni_268_2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background: Cavernous sinus meningioma (CSM) causes gradual ophthalmoplegia and may eventually cause compression of the chiasma. The tumor is often histologically benign, slow growing, and seldom life threatening. Besides visual limitation, ophthalmoplegia causes emotional stress and disability. The tumor is commonly treated by operation, radiation, or both. While effective in varied degrees, the treatments, especially radical operation, are associated with unacceptable mortality and morbidity. The question remains as to what treatment approach is most conducive to longest survival with minimum disability. Methods: In five patients, operation, radiotherapy, or both were based on presenting symptoms or delayed based on a doctor–patient decision, seeking the most desirable and suitable option that potentially offers longer life with less disability. Results: Five patients were followed from over 2 to almost 5 decades: two patients are still alive, 25 and 28 years after craniotomy and radiation. One was treated conservatively for 15 years before requiring craniotomy and radiation. One was followed for 45 years without needing craniotomy or radiation, despite enlargement of the tumor. One was followed for 36 years after craniotomy. Patient did not have radiation. Craniotomy consisted of removing enough tumor to diminish symptoms without causing complications. There were no mortalities or complications. Conclusion: The patient number is not large enough to make a broad conclusion. However, the individualized treatments and long follow-ups, together with detailed literature review, suggest that CSM requires individualized staged treatments based on each patient’s condition. A period of “wait and see” before starting with either surgery or radiation treatment can benefit the patient.
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- Javad Hekmatpanah
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago IL USA
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Champagne PO, Lemoine E, Bojanowski MW. Surgical management of giant sphenoid wing meningiomas encasing major cerebral arteries. Neurosurg Focus 2019; 44:E12. [PMID: 29606042 DOI: 10.3171/2018.1.focus17718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sphenoid wing meningiomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors with variable surgical risks and prognosis. Those that have grown to a very large size, encasing the major cerebral arteries, are associated with a high risk of stroke. In reviewing the authors' series of giant sphenoid wing meningiomas, the goal was to evaluate how the extent of the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures affected the ability to safely remove the tumor and restore function. METHODS The authors conducted a retrospective study of a series of giant sphenoid wing meningiomas operated on between 1996 and 2016. Inclusion criteria were meningiomas with a globoid component ≥ 6 cm, encasing at least 1 major intradural cerebral artery. Extent of resection was measured according to Simpson grade. RESULTS This series included 12 patients, with a mean age of 59 years. Visual symptoms were the most common clinical presentation. There was complete or partial encasement of all 3 major cerebral arteries except for 3 cases in which only the anterior cerebral artery was not involved. The lateral wall of the cavernous sinus was invaded in 8 cases (67%) and the optic canal in 6 (50%). Complete resection was achieved in 2 cases (Simpson grades 2 and 3). In the remaining 10 cases of partial resection (Simpson grade 4), radical removal (> 90%) was achieved in 7 cases (70%). In the immediate postoperative period, there were no deaths. Four of 9 patients with visual deficits improved, while the 5 others remained unchanged. Two patients experienced transient neurological deficits. Other than an asymptomatic lacuna of the internal capsule, there were no ischemic lesions following surgery. Tumor recurrence occurred in 5 patients, between 24 and 168 months (mean 61 months) following surgery. CONCLUSIONS Although these giant lesions encasing major cerebral arteries are particularly treacherous for surgery, this series demonstrates that it is possible to safely achieve radical removal and at times even gross-total resection. However, the risk of recurrence remains high and larger studies are needed to see if and how improvement can be achieved, whether in surgical technique or technological advances, and by determining the timing and modality of adjuvant radiation therapy.
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Mahalingam HV, Mani SE, Patel B, Prabhu K, Alexander M, Fatterpekar GM, Chacko G. Imaging Spectrum of Cavernous Sinus Lesions with Histopathologic Correlation. Radiographics 2019; 39:795-819. [DOI: 10.1148/rg.2019180122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Harsha Vardhan Mahalingam
- From the Departments of Radiology (H.V.M., S.E.M.), Pathology (B.P., G.C.), Neurosurgery (K.P.), and Neurology (M.A.), Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India; and the Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY (G.M.F.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.V.M., S.E.M.), Pathology (B.P., G.C.), Neurosurgery (K.P.), and Neurology (M.A.), Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India; and the Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY (G.M.F.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.V.M., S.E.M.), Pathology (B.P., G.C.), Neurosurgery (K.P.), and Neurology (M.A.), Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India; and the Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY (G.M.F.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.V.M., S.E.M.), Pathology (B.P., G.C.), Neurosurgery (K.P.), and Neurology (M.A.), Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India; and the Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY (G.M.F.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.V.M., S.E.M.), Pathology (B.P., G.C.), Neurosurgery (K.P.), and Neurology (M.A.), Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India; and the Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY (G.M.F.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.V.M., S.E.M.), Pathology (B.P., G.C.), Neurosurgery (K.P.), and Neurology (M.A.), Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India; and the Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY (G.M.F.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (H.V.M., S.E.M.), Pathology (B.P., G.C.), Neurosurgery (K.P.), and Neurology (M.A.), Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India; and the Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY (G.M.F.)
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Alzhrani G, Derrico N, Abou-Al-Shaar H, Couldwell WT. Management of Cavernous Sinus Meningioma Presenting With Cerebrovascular Insufficiency Secondary to Cavernous Carotid Artery Occlusion: Report of 2 Cases. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2019; 16:503-513. [PMID: 29850864 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opy120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical removal of cavernous sinus meningiomas is challenging and associated with high morbidities as a result of the anatomic location and the surrounding neurovascular structures that are often invaded or encased by the tumor. Advances in radiotherapy techniques have led to the adoption of more conservative approaches in the management of cavernous sinus meningioma. Internal carotid artery encasement and invasion has been documented in these cases; however, ischemic presentation secondary to internal carotid artery stenosis or occlusion by meningioma in the region of the cavernous sinus is rare, with only few cases reported in the literature. OBJECTIVE To report our surgical technique and experience with bypass grafting for cavernous sinus meningiomas that invade or narrow the internal carotid artery. METHODS We report 2 patients who presented with signs and symptoms attributed to cavernous carotid artery occlusion secondary to cavernous sinus meningioma in the last 5 yr. Both patients were treated with flow augmentation without surgical intervention for the cavernous sinus meningioma. RESULTS In both cases, the clinical and radiological signs of cerebrovascular insufficiency improved markedly, and the patients' tumors are currently being monitored. CONCLUSION Although the cerebrovascular insufficiency in this subset of patients is attributed to the occlusion of the cavernous carotid artery caused by the tumor, we propose treating those patients with flow augmentation first with or without radiation therapy when there is a clear imaging feature suggestive of meningioma in the absence of significant cranial nerve deficit.
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- Gmaan Alzhrani
- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Rueß D, Fritsche F, Grau S, Treuer H, Hoevels M, Kocher M, Baues C, Ruge MI. Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2019; 81:158-164. [PMID: 32206534 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1683430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objective Microsurgical resection of cavernous sinus meningiomas (CSM) is associated with a high rate of incomplete resection, recurrence, and the risk for permanent, severe cranial nerve deficits. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has evolved as alternative treatment for primary and recurrent CSM. Here, we report about the long-term clinical and radiological follow-up (FU) of a unique cohort of patients with CSM treated with LINAC or Cyberknife based SRS. Methods In this single-center retrospective analysis, we include all patients with CSM who underwent single fraction SRS between 1993 and 2016. Clinical and radiological tumor control were evaluated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Additionally, patient data were analyzed in terms of symptom control and incidence of side effects rated by the common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE; v4.03). Results 116 patients (female/male = 91/25; median age, 54 years; range, 33-82 years) were included. Mean tumor volume was 5.7 ± 3.3 cm 3 (range, 0.6-16.2 cm 3 ), the median marginal dose was 12.6 Gy applied to isodose levels of 75%. Median clinical FU was 55 months (range, 3-226 months). Tumor control was 98% after 2 and 5 years and 90% after 10 years. Twelve patients (10.3%) had permanent or transient radiation related toxicity (CTCAE I-III). An improvement of symptoms was observed in 26.7% of the symptomatic patients ( n = 20 of 75). Conclusion SRS for CSM provides excellent long-term tumor and symptom control without considerable permanent side effects. Thus, SRS should be considered when counseling patients suffering from CSM.
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- Daniel Rueß
- Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, Centre of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, Centre of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General Neurosurgery, Center of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, Centre of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, Centre of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, Centre of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, Centre of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Gozal YM, Alzhrani G, Abou-Al-Shaar H, Azab MA, Walsh MT, Couldwell WT. Outcomes of decompressive surgery for cavernous sinus meningiomas: long-term follow-up in 50 patients. J Neurosurg 2019; 132:380-387. [PMID: 30771770 DOI: 10.3171/2018.10.jns181480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cavernous sinus meningiomas are complex tumors that offer a perpetual challenge to skull base surgeons. The senior author has employed a management strategy for these lesions aimed at maximizing tumor control while minimizing neurological morbidity. This approach emphasizes combining "safe" tumor resection and direct decompression of the roof and lateral wall of the cavernous sinus as well as the optic nerve. Here, the authors review their experience with the application of this technique for the management of cavernous sinus meningiomas over the past 15 years. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for patients with cavernous sinus meningiomas treated over a 15-year period (2002-2017) with this approach. Patient outcomes, including cranial nerve function, tumor control, and surgical complications were recorded. RESULTS The authors identified 50 patients who underwent subtotal resection via frontotemporal craniotomy concurrently with decompression of the cavernous sinus and ipsilateral optic nerve. Of these, 25 (50%) underwent adjuvant radiation to the remaining tumor within the cavernous sinus. Patients most commonly presented with a cranial nerve (CN) palsy involving CN III-VI (70%), a visual deficit (62%), headaches (52%), or proptosis (44%). Thirty-five patients had cranial nerve deficits preoperatively. In 52% of these cases, the neuropathy improved postoperatively; it remained stable in 46%; and it worsened in only 2%. Similarly, 97% of preoperative visual deficits either improved or were stable postoperatively. Notably, 12 new cranial nerve deficits occurred postoperatively in 10 patients. Of these, half were transient and ultimately resolved. Finally, radiographic recurrence was noted in 5 patients (10%), with a median time to recurrence of 4.6 years. CONCLUSIONS The treatment of cavernous sinus meningiomas using surgical decompression with or without adjuvant radiation is an effective oncological strategy, achieving excellent tumor control rates with low risk of neurological morbidity.
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- Yair M Gozal
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; and
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Selbi W, Sims-Williams H, Ince P, Carroll TA. Skull base angiomatous leiomyoma: a case report and review of literature. Br J Neurosurg 2019:1-3. [PMID: 30636462 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2018.1555636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Leiomyomas, benign neoplasms of mesenchymal origin, are common in gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. They are comprised of well-differentiated smooth muscle cells with few mitotic figures. Leiomyomas should not exhibit metastatic potential, though metastasis has been reported. Primary intracranial lesions remain rare. Only 4 cases have been reported in immunocompetent patients. Here we report an intracranial leiomyoma in an immunocompetent patient. A 60 year-old woman with unremarkable past medical history presented with a right sixth nerve palsy. On examination, there was a right sixth nerve palsy with numbness over the right V2 and V3 areas. CT scan showed a well-defined lesion within the right middle cranial fossa adjacent to the cavernous sinus with bony remodelling of the lateral wall of the sphenoid sinus and greater wing of the right sphenoid. MRI showed extra axial mass lesion arising from the right Meckel´s cave/cavernous sinus. The lesion was T2 hyperintense and T1 isointense. Homogenously enhancing centrally with little enhancement peripherally. CT CAP showed no primary lesions. Differential diagnosis at that stage was between meningioma, schwannoma or metastasis. The patient underwent craniotomy and debulking of tumour. Histological analysis confirmed leiomyoma. Post-operative MRI showed residual enhancement in the region of Meckel's cave. As residual tumour was significant, the patient underwent STRS. Further MRI at 1 year showed regression of the tumour. Majority of intracranial leiomyomas are discovered in immunocompromised patients incidentally. Histology reveals spindle shaped cells with blunt ends and few mitotic figures. The best treatment option to date for primary intracranial leiomyomas remains surgical gross total resection without adjuvant radiation therapy. Intracranial leiomyoma transitioning to leiomyosarcoma post radiotherapy has been reported before and therefore follow up with serial imaging is warranted.
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- Wisam Selbi
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Southmead hospital , Bristol , UK
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- b Department of Neurosurgery , Royal Hallamshire Hospital , Sheffield , UK
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- c Department of Pathology , Royal Hallamshire Hospital , Sheffield , UK
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- b Department of Neurosurgery , Royal Hallamshire Hospital , Sheffield , UK
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Talacchi A, Hasanbelliu A, D’Amico A, Regge Gianas N, Locatelli F, Pasqualin A, Longhi M, Nicolato A. Long-term follow-up after surgical removal of meningioma of the inner third of the sphenoidal wing: outcome determinants and different strategies. Neurosurg Rev 2018; 43:109-117. [DOI: 10.1007/s10143-018-1018-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Tullos HJ, Conner AK, Baker CM, Briggs RG, Burks JD, Glenn CA, Strickland AE, Rahimi M, Sali G, Sughrue ME. Mini-Pterional Craniotomy for Resection of Parasellar Meningiomas. World Neurosurg 2018; 117:e637-e644. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nidamanuri P, Shastin D, Nannapaneni R. Cavernous sinus meningioma presenting as third nerve palsy in pregnancy. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018:bcr-2017-223152. [PMID: 29754131 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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A 33-year-old female patient presented with diplopia and left eye ptosis 26 weeks into her first pregnancy. No investigation was conducted at the time and her symptoms subsided 4 weeks post partum. This same phenomenon occurred during second pregnancy at 20 weeks of gestation, with patient becoming symptom-free again 6 weeks after giving birth. MRI revealed a lesion in the left cavernous sinus in keeping with a meningioma. Due to the surgically challenging location, the lesion was treated with gamma knife radiosurgery. To date, the patient remains asymptomatic with no progression on follow-up imaging 9 years on.
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- Priya Nidamanuri
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.,Department of Neurosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Amelot A, van Effenterre R, Kalamarides M, Cornu P, Boch AL. Natural history of cavernous sinus meningiomas. J Neurosurg 2018; 130:435-442. [PMID: 29600913 DOI: 10.3171/2017.7.jns17662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Meningiomas confined to the cavernous sinus (MCSs) are benign tumors. Due to the high risk of severe complications, the intracavernous surgical procedure was abandoned in favor of radiotherapy. However, the choice of treatment remains complicated due to the fact that the natural history of this lesion has not yet been described. METHODS The authors studied the natural history of this lesion using a prospective series of 53 consecutive patients suffering from MCSs. The median follow-up duration was 10.2 years (range 2-25 years), from 1990 to 2016. RESULTS Patients ranged in age from 30 to 72 years (mean 53 years). The meningiomas were diagnosed by major symptoms (mainly oculomotor palsy and neuralgia experienced in 28 patients), minor symptoms (headache, intermittent diplopia in 15 patients), or incidental findings (10 patients). Simple symptomatic treatment (short courses of corticosteroids and carbamazepine) allowed patients to become asymptomatic in 19 (67.9%) of 28 cases experiencing major symptoms, and for 12 (80%) of 15 patients with initial minor symptoms (p < 0.0001). All patients with incidental findings remained asymptomatic. Forty four (83%) of 53 MCSs did not show any significant growth and 42 (80%) of 53 patients were not symptomatic at the end of follow-up (p < 0.001). The radiographic progression-free survival rates (± SD) at 5, 10, and 20 years were 90% ± 4.2%, 82% ± 5.7%, and 70% ± 10.2%, respectively. Five patients (9.4%) with no evidence of any effect of the initial medical treatment desired additional conventional radiation therapy. CONCLUSIONS Because of the capricious, unpredictable, and slow growth of MCSs, together with high growth variability from one patient to the next, the symptomatic medical treatment of these tumors is a highly effective method. This series shows that these lesions are naturally, clinically, and radiologically indolent.
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- Aymeric Amelot
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpétrière, APHP; and
- 2Université Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpétrière, APHP; and
- 2Université Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpétrière, APHP; and
- 2Université Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpétrière, APHP; and
- 2Université Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpétrière, APHP; and
- 2Université Paris VI-Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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Nassrallah G, Sun V, Guiot MC, Mikhail M, Arthurs B. Cavernous sinus syndrome associated with metastatic colorectal cancer and perineural spread along the trigeminal nerve. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2017; 6:67-70. [PMID: 29260062 PMCID: PMC5722136 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose We report the case of a patient with cavernous sinus syndrome associated with biopsy-confirmed metastasis from colorectal cancer. Observations A patient known for laryngeal carcinoma and metastatic colorectal carcinoma presented with symptoms of left trigeminal neuralgia and progressive, near-complete ophthalmoplegia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a mass in the left cavernous sinus, extending into Meckel's cave with perineural spread along the mandibular branch of the left trigeminal nerve. A transsphenoidal biopsy was performed and demonstrated metastatic colon adenocarcinoma. We review the existing literature on colorectal cancer associated cavernous sinus syndrome. Conclusions and importance Cavernous sinus metastasis from colorectal cancer is exceedingly rare. We report the second case of this entity with histopathologic confirmation, and the first case with concurrent perineural spread involving the trigeminal nerve. Cavernous sinus metastasis may represent a poor prognostic factor in colorectal cancer.
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- Georges Nassrallah
- McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Dayawansa S, Konda S, Lesley WS, Noonan PT, Huang JH. Improving Forward Infusion Pressure during Brain Tumor Embolization with the Double Catheter and Coil Technique. Neurointervention 2017; 12:116-121. [PMID: 28955514 PMCID: PMC5613043 DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2017.12.2.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2017] [Revised: 07/22/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Endovascular embolization or embosurgery of brain tumors can be used to reduce neoplasm vascularity prior to surgical resection. Two challenges with embosurgery relate to insufficient perfusion pressure into the tumor and inadvertent escape of infused agents into parenchymal branches of the adjacent brain. This report describes a multi-catheter and coil technique to improve tumor perfusion and prevent reflux into normal branches.
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- Sam Dayawansa
- Neurosurgery, Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Institute, Temple, USA.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Temple, TX, USA
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- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Temple, TX, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Institute, Temple, USA.,NeuroInterventional Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Institute, Temple, USA.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Temple, TX, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Institute, Temple, USA.,NeuroInterventional Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Institute, Temple, USA.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Temple, TX, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Institute, Temple, USA.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Temple, TX, USA
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Kidd DP. Case 24. Neuroophthalmology 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-2410-8_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Theodosopoulos PV, Cebula H, Kurbanov A, Cabero AB, Osorio JA, Zimmer LA, Froelich SC, Keller JT. The Medial Extra-Sellar Corridor to the Cavernous Sinus: Anatomic Description and Clinical Correlation. World Neurosurg 2016; 96:417-422. [PMID: 27659813 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.09.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 09/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The zenith of surgical interest in the cavernous sinus peaked in the 1980s, as evidenced by reports of 10 surgical triangles that could access the contents of the lateral sellar compartment (LSC). However, these transcranial approaches later became marginalized, first by radiosurgery's popularity and lower morbidity, and then by clinical potential of endoscopic corridors noted in several qualitative studies. Our anatomic study, taking a contemporary look at the medial extra-sellar corridor, gives a detailed qualitative-quantitative analysis for its use with increasingly popular endoscopic endonasal approaches to the cavernous sinus. METHODS In 20 cadaveric specimens, we re-examined the anatomic landmarks of the medial corridor into the LSC with qualitative descriptions and measurements. An illustrative case highlights a recurrent symptomatic pituitary adenoma that invaded the cavernous sinus approached through the medial corridor. RESULTS The corridor's shape varied from tetrahedron to hexahedron. Comparing right and left sides, width averaged 3.6 ± 4.5 mm and 4.0 ± 4.4 mm, and height averaged 2.3 mm and 2.1 mm, respectively. About 35% of sides showed ample space for access into the cavernous sinus. Our case report of successful outcome lends support for the safety and efficacy of this endoscopic approach. CONCLUSIONS Our re-examination of this particular surgical access into the LSC refines the understanding of the medial extra-sellar corridor as a main endoscopic access route to this compartment. Achieving safe access to the contents of the LSC, this 11th triangle is clinically relevant and potentially superior for select lesions in this region.
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- Philip V Theodosopoulos
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lariboisiere University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Brain Tumor Center at UC Neuroscience Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Brain Tumor Center at UC Neuroscience Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Mayfield Clinic, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
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Patrona A, Patel KS, Bander ED, Mehta A, Tsiouris AJ, Anand VK, Schwartz TH. Endoscopic endonasal surgery for nonadenomatous, nonmeningeal pathology involving the cavernous sinus. J Neurosurg 2016; 126:880-888. [PMID: 27128582 DOI: 10.3171/2015.8.jns15275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Surgery within the cavernous sinus (CS) remains a controversial topic because of the delicate and complex anatomy. The risk also varies with tumor consistency. Softer tumors such as pituitary adenomas are more likely to be surgically treated, while firm tumors such as meningiomas are often treated with radiosurgery. However, a wide range of pathologies that can involve the CS are amenable to surgery. The authors describe and analyze their results using endonasal endoscopic "medial-to-lateral" approaches for nonadenomatous, nonmeningeal tumors, in relation to the degree of invasion within the CS. METHODS A prospectively acquired database of consecutive endoscopic approaches for tumors with verified intraoperative CS invasion was reviewed. Pituitary adenomas and meningiomas were excluded. Degree of invasion of the CS was classified using the Knosp-Steiner (KS) grading system as well as the percentage of cavernous carotid artery (CCA) encasement. Extent of resection of the entire tumor and of the CS component was assessed by independent neuroradiologists using volumetric measurements of the pre- and postoperative MRI studies. Demographic data and complications were noted. RESULTS Fifteen patients (mean age 51.1 years who received endoscopic surgery between 2007 and 2013 met the selection criteria. There were 11 malignant tumors, including chordoma, chondrosarcoma, hemangiopericytoma, lymphoma, and metastatic cancer, and 4 benign tumors, including 3 cavernous hemangiomas and 1 dermoid. All cases were discussed before treatment in a tumor board. Adjuvant treatment options included chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The mean pre- and postoperative tumor volumes were 12.74 ml and 3.86 ml. Gross-total resection (GTR; ie, resection greater than 95%) was the goal in 13 cases and was achieved in 6 patients (46%) while in addition 5 patients had a greater than 80% resection. Gross-total resection in the CS was accomplished in 55% of the tumors with KS Grades 1-2 and in 16.6% of the tumors with KS grades 3-4, respectively. Likewise, GTR was accomplished in 55% of the tumors with CCA encasement under 75% and in 14.3% of the lesions with CCA encasement over 75%, irrespective of tumor volume and underlying pathology. There were 18 preexisting cranial neuropathies involving cranial nerves III-VI, of which 9 fully resolved, 4 improved, and 3 remained unchanged; 2 of these worsened with tumor recurrence. Surgical complications included 1 transient new cranial nerve VI palsy associated with Horner's syndrome and 1 case of panhypopituitarism. There were no postoperative CSF leaks and no infections. The mean extended follow-up was 34.4 months. CONCLUSIONS Endonasal endoscopic approaches can play a role in the management of nonmeningeal, nonadenomatous tumors invading the CS, either through biopsy, debulking, or GTR. An advantage of this method is the relief of preexisting cranial neuropathies with low risk for new neurological deficit. Extent of resection within the CS varies with KS grade and degree of carotid encasement irrespective of the underlying pathology. The goals of surgery should be clearly established preoperatively in consultation with radiation and medical oncologists.
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- Aikaterini Patrona
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg, Ruppiner Kliniken, Neuruppin, Germany; and
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- Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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Fariselli L, Biroli A, Signorelli A, Broggi M, Marchetti M, Biroli F. The cavernous sinus meningiomas' dilemma: Surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery? Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2015; 21:379-85. [PMID: 27330423 DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2015.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Despite the advances in techniques and technologies, the management of cavernous sinus (CS) meningiomas still remains a challenge for both neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists. On the other hand, the improvement of the anatomical knowledge and the microsurgical techniques together with diffusion of radiosurgery are currently changing the treatment strategy, opening new perspectives to the patients which are suffering from such lesions. The authors reviewed here the literature data. A multidisciplinary treatment algorithm is also proposed.
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- Laura Fariselli
- Neurosurgery Department, Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Via G.Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Spine Unit, Nottingham University Hospital, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
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- Neurosurgery Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS - Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità 1, 24127 Bergamo, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Via G.Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Via G.Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS - Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità 1, 24127 Bergamo, Italy
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Atypical Meningiomas: Recurrence, Reoperation, and Radiotherapy. World Neurosurg 2015; 84:839-45. [PMID: 25916182 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Atypical meningiomas (World Health Organization [WHO] grade II) represent a therapeutic challenge given their high recurrence rate and greater mortality compared with WHO grade I meningiomas. Traditionally, treatment has entailed attempts at gross total resection with radiation therapy reserved for residual disease or recurrences. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed our patient database of atypical meningioma (AM) patients over the past 10 years to assess surgical and radiotherapeutic treatments administered, treatment-related complications, radiographic-clinical progression after treatment, and mortality. We identified 45 patients with AMs and excluded 2 patients with incomplete hospital records. RESULTS The average age of our patients was 59.7 years. Forty-three AM patients underwent a total of 62 surgeries. Thirty patients underwent one initial surgical resection; 8 patients underwent a second resection for recurrence; 4 patients underwent 3 resections; and 1 patient underwent 4 resections for recurrences. The rate of postoperative complication was 12.9% (8/62). Five patients had postoperative wound infections requiring treatment, and 1 patient had a postoperative hematoma requiring surgical evacuation. There was 1 case of wound breakdown in a patient with a previously irradiated scalp and 1 case of lower-extremity venous thrombosis. Clinical follow-up ranged from 11-120 months with average follow-up of 43 months and median follow-up of 65 months. Nineteen patients (44%) developed clinical-radiographic evidence of recurrence at an average of 32.4 months after surgical resection. Of the recurrences, 12 were treated with repeat surgery and radiation therapy, 3 were treated with radiation therapy alone, and 2 with surgery alone. Radiation therapy included Gamma Knife (GK), CyberKnife (CK), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), or some combination of these. There was one case of symptomatic radiation necrosis (1/15 or 6.6%). The survival rate at last follow-up of our patient cohort was 95.3%. CONCLUSIONS Given their high rates of recurrence, AMs require close clinical follow-up and an individualized treatment strategy. Reoperation, radiotherapy, or combination therapy can be effective strategies at managing disease progression while minimizing treatment-related morbidity. Treatment planning that attempts to anticipate future therapies in the form of further surgery or radiotherapy may improve clinical outcomes in these patients. Seventeen patients underwent adjuvant radiation therapy: 7 patients with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), 4 patients with Gamma Knife (GK), and 2 with CyberKnife (CK). Four patients underwent multiple treatments.
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Toro J, Burbano LE, Reyes S, Barreras P. Cavernous sinus syndrome: need for early diagnosis. BMJ Case Rep 2015; 2015:bcr-2014-206999. [PMID: 25819816 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-206999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cavernous sinus syndrome (CSS) is a rare condition characterised by ophthalmoplegia, proptosis, ocular and conjunctival congestion, trigeminal sensory loss and Horner's syndrome. These signs and symptoms result from the involvement of the cranial nerves passing through the cavernous sinus. We report the case of a 53-year-old man with a history of daily stabbing headache associated with dizziness, progressive blurred vision, right ocular pain, ptosis and ophthalmoplegia. After working up the patient, a meningioma was identified as the cause of the CSS. Despite advances in neuroimaging techniques, in some cases, the aetiology of CSS remains difficult to determine. We highlight the clinical and radiological features of a meningioma, one of the causes of CSS. Early diagnosis and treatment of CSS play a key role in a better prognosis.
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- Jaime Toro
- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario-Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia School of Medicine, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia School of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario-Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia School of Medicine, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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