Skull Base Tumors
Customised surgical approach for treating the complex skull base tumor
Skull Base Tumors
The skull base refers to the bottom of the skull, on which the brain is seated, and is made of fused bony plates or ridges that separate the brain from the eyes, ears, and sinuses. It also contains important nerves and blood vessels apart from the spinal cord. Hence, it is a complex part of the skull. Any kind of tumor (malignant/benign) arising in this part of the skull presents a complex situation as it impacts the sensory organ’s vitality and functioning. Dr Anand Subash treats these tumors with a customised treatment approach, with his expertise in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
The patient’s symptoms vary depending on the proximity of the tumour to sensory organs or the spinal cord. Accordingly, the patient can complain of headache, hearing loss, or blurred vision. Sometimes, patient do complain about nausea and vomiting along with loss of taste, sense of smell, or balance.
For precise diagnosis, radiological investigations such as CT scans, high-resolution MRI and PET are performed.
No. Currently, advanced techniques like the endoscopic or minimally invasive operation methods are considered for the complex tumors and needbase radiation therapy is also considered for treatment.
As the treatment involves a surgical procedure, the recovery period can be 2-3 weeks. And if any additional treatment (radiation) is considered, then add a few more days to the recovery period.