title: [Differential diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in the treatment of giant osteomas of the skull bones].
abstract: Based on a personal observation of a giant osteoma of the frontal, temporal and occipitoparietal bones we explain the atypical general and local clinical symptoms which led to some differential diagnostic difficulties. The extreme size of such tumors prevents their radical removal and mandates partial resection. Possible stimulation of growth due to mechanical irritation by the operation is an unavoidable risk. Surgery is the only form of treatment possible; it must prevent neurological lesions due to the tumor. Consequently, surgery must be tailored to the individual patients.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik Essen.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arnhold-Schneider
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010016:Osteoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Differentialdiagnostische und therapeutische Uberlegungen bei der Behandlung von Riesenosteomen der Schädelknochen.