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Giant cell tumour of the sphenoid sinus: An unusual skull base tumour

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

David Uttley*
Affiliation:
London
Daniel J. Archer
Affiliation:
London
*
David Uttley, Department of Neurosurgery, Atkinson Morley's Hospital, Wimbledon, London SW2O ONE

Abstract

An unusual skull base tumour is presented. Intraoperative smears made the diagnosis and dictated a change in surgical strategy. Giant-cell tumours of the sphenoid bone are discussed, together with current management.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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