Pathologies

Skull base pathologies we treat, with representative clinical cases from the practice.

Esthesioneuroblastoma or Olfactory Neuroblastoma

Esthesioneuroblastoma or Olfactory Neuroblastoma

Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of the anterior skull base originating from olfactory cells.

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Pituitary Adenomas

Pituitary Adenomas

Benign, slow-growing tumors originating from cells of the adenohypophysis, classified as functioning or non-functioning.

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Craniopharyngiomas

Craniopharyngiomas

Benign tumors of the sellar and suprasellar region derived from epithelial cells of Rathke's pouch.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Skull base defects that allow cerebrospinal fluid to escape through the nasal cavities, treatable with endoscopic endonasal surgery.

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Chordomas

Chordomas

Rare, locally aggressive tumors derived from embryonic remnants of the notochord, typically located at the skull base and sacrum.

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Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle

Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle

The colloid cyst is a benign lesion typically located in the third ventricle, near the foramina of Monro — a key region for cerebrospinal fluid circulation.

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