Radiosensitive giant cell tumour of the sphenoid bone

Authors
Kishima, H Miyao, Y Shimizu, K
Citation
H. Kishima et al., Radiosensitive giant cell tumour of the sphenoid bone, BR J NEUROS, 15(2), 2001, pp. 171-174
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
171 - 174
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(200104)15:2<171:RGCTOT>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Giant cell rumours rarely occur in the cranial region. We encountered a rad iosensitive giant cell tumour of the sphenoid in a 12-year-old girl. After a two-stage operation, the residual tumour regrew rapidly. The adjuvant rad iotherapy subsequent to additional surgery has suppressed the growth of the residual tumour for 5 years.