Laurence J DiNardo1, Gregory W Pippin, Aristides Sismanis. 1. Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and Physicians, Richmond 23298-0146, USA. idinardo@hsc.vcu.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Explore the indications and advantages of image-guided transsphenoidal endoscopic drainage of select petrous apex cholesterol granulomas. STUDY DESIGN: Case report and literature review. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. CONCLUSIONS: Image-guided endoscopic transsphenoidal drainage of cholesterol granulomas is the procedure of choice for petrous apex cholesterol granulomas that abut the sphenoid sinus and are accessible through its posterior wall.
OBJECTIVE: Explore the indications and advantages of image-guided transsphenoidal endoscopic drainage of select petrous apex cholesterol granulomas. STUDY DESIGN: Case report and literature review. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. CONCLUSIONS: Image-guided endoscopic transsphenoidal drainage of cholesterol granulomas is the procedure of choice for petrous apex cholesterol granulomas that abut the sphenoid sinus and are accessible through its posterior wall.
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