کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
---|---|---|---|---|
4227897 | 1609839 | 2008 | 15 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
With the advances of cross-sectional imaging radiologists gained an increasing responsibility in the management of patients with skull base pathology. As this anatomic area is hidden to clinical exam, surgeons and radiation oncologists have to rely on imaging studies to plan the most adequate treatment. To fulfil these endeavour radiologists need to be knowledgeable about skull base anatomy, about the main treatment options available, their indications and contra-indications and needs to be aware of the wide gamut of pathologies seen in this anatomic region. This article will provide a radiologists’ friendly approach to the central skull base and will review the most common central skull base tumours and tumours intrinsic to the bony skull base.
Journal: European Journal of Radiology - Volume 66, Issue 3, June 2008, Pages 348–362