Petroclival Meningiomas
Petroclival meningiomas are most commonly found in women around 50 years of age and have the general tendency to grow and affect several cranial nerves. At presentation, many patients complain…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Nonschwannoma Tumors of the Cerebellopontine Angle
Although the preponderance of cerebellopontine angle lesions are schwannomas, focused attention to patient clinical history, imaging studies, and tissue biopsies when indicated will aid in detection of less common lesions…
Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare syndrome characterized by bilateral vestibular schwannomas, multiple meningiomas, cranial nerve tumors, spinal tumors, and eye abnormalities. NF2 presents unique challenges to the otologist…
Intralabyrinthine Schwannomas
This article reviews the relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, radiographic differential, management, outcomes, and rehabilitation of patients with intralabyrinthine schwannomas. Key points • Most patients with intralabyrinthine schwannomas (ILS) will…
Historical Perspective on Evolution in Management of Lateral Skull Base Tumors
This article gives a history of the major advances that have contributed to the current management of lateral skull base lesions. These advances include changes in surgical technique, better understanding…
Management of Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma
Vestibular schwannomas (VS) comprise 8% of all intracranial tumors and 90% of cerebellopontine angle and internal auditory canal neoplasms. Secondary to the widespread adoption of screening protocols for asymmetrical hearing…
Tumors of the Ear and Lateral Skull Base: Part 2
Matthew L. Carlson, MD, Editor George B. Wanna, MD, FACS, Editor Over the past 100 years, the evaluation and management of lateral skull base tumors have evolved tremendously. While most…
Transcervical Conservation Laryngeal Surgery
The goal of this review is to facilitate an improved understanding of the indications and contraindications to transcervical conservation laryngeal surgery in the treatment of glottic and supraglottic carcinoma. An…
Transoral and Transcervical Surgical Innovations in the Treatment of Glottic Cancer
Transoral and transcervical surgery to treat glottic cancer has advanced substantially over the past decade. There have been considerable innovations that enhance vocal function for early disease and airway function…
Voice Rehabilitation After Transoral Laser Microsurgery of the Larynx
Voice rehabilitation after transoral laser microsurgery to the larynx is challenging. We wait at least 6 months before surgical intervention. Only a few patients after total or extended cordectomy requested voice…
