Cavernomas of cavernous sinus

Background. Cavernoma of cavernous sinus is a fairly rare benign neoplasm, accounting for less than 3 % of all neoplasms in this area. Due to the rarity of this pathology, a standardized protocol for diagnosis or treatment has not been developed. Surgical and radiosurgical methods are used for treatment.

Aim. Analysis of the results of treatment of patients with cavernous sinus cavernomas operated at the N. N. Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery from 2000 to 2022 using endoscopic transnasal access.

Materials and methods. We present our own experience in the treatment of 9 patients who underwent transnasal endoscopic removal of cavernous sinus cavernoma.

Results. A total of about 300 cases of treatment of patients with cavernous sinus cavernomas have been described in the literature, and endoscopic removal has been described in only 12 cases.

As a result, subtotal removal was achieved in 7 cases. In 2 cases, the removal was partial. The postoperative period proceeded in all patients without peculiarities and without complications.

Conclusion. Endoscopic transnasal access allows partial or subtotal removal of the formation without risk of injury to cranial nerves and with minimal soft tissue injury, which has a positive effect on the postoperative period of patients. In combination with radiosurgical methods, it is possible to achieve satisfactory treatment results.

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