Low-grade fibrosarcoma of the anterior skull base: endoscopic resection and repair.
BACKGROUND
Fibrosarcomas of the paranasal sinuses and skull base are uncommon tumors. Traditionally, "open approach" surgery remains the mainstay for treatment of choice for these tumors.


METHODS
A 49-year-old man underwent resection of a right anterior skull base fibrosarcoma using the endoscopic approach.


RESULTS
Close follow-up using both endoscopic and imaging methods over a period of four years has revealed a well-healed skull base with no evidence of recurrence.


CONCLUSIONS
Significant resistance exists at present for such a technique to deal with malignant diseases of the head and neck but results from advanced centers continue to prove that this may be a technique worth mastering and improving on.
Kuhn
Frederick A
FA
Georgia Nasal and Sinus Institute, Savannah, Georgia, USA.
Javer
Amin R
AR
D016025:Bone Transplantation; D004724:Endoscopy; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D019291:Skull Base / Q000601:surgery; D019292:Skull Base Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*