Question 1

What is an epidermoid tumor?

Accepted Answer

It is a benign, slow-growing lesion that can develop around nerves and vessels at the skull base.

Question 2

What symptoms does it cause?

Accepted Answer

It can cause facial neuralgia, hearing disorders, balance disorders, facial spasms or headache.

Question 3

Can they be operated on using endoscopic techniques?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use endoscopic assistance to improve the visualization of deep regions of the cerebellopontine angle and achieve safer resections.

Epidermoid tumors of the cerebellopontine angle

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