J Remacha1, M Navarro-Díaz1, F Larrosa1,2. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. 2. University of Barcelona Medical School, Barcelona, Spain.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The excision of a giant mastoid process osteoma can be challenging. In such situations, the three-dimensional exoscope intra-operative optic may be a promising tool. CASE REPORT: This paper provides a technical description of a giant mastoid osteoma excised under three-dimensional exoscope magnification. A fragmented excision by intralesional curettage was adopted to prevent peri-tumoural damage. This technique had been previously described for the excision of large osteomas of the sinus. CONCLUSION: The three-dimensional exoscope magnification tool had excellent applicability during surgery of a rare mastoid osteoma. In complex anatomical areas, the cavitation and fragmented excision of the tumour may prevent complications and is therefore recommended.
BACKGROUND: The excision of a giant mastoid process osteoma can be challenging. In such situations, the three-dimensional exoscope intra-operative optic may be a promising tool. CASE REPORT: This paper provides a technical description of a giant mastoid osteoma excised under three-dimensional exoscope magnification. A fragmented excision by intralesional curettage was adopted to prevent peri-tumoural damage. This technique had been previously described for the excision of large osteomas of the sinus. CONCLUSION: The three-dimensional exoscope magnification tool had excellent applicability during surgery of a rare mastoid osteoma. In complex anatomical areas, the cavitation and fragmented excision of the tumour may prevent complications and is therefore recommended.
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Keywords:
Benign Neoplasms; Curettage; Mastoid Process; Neuralgia; Osteoma; Video-Assisted Surgery