[Microsurgical treatment of giant epidermoid cysts in the central region of the skull base].

OBJECTIVE

To explore microsurgical treatment of giant epidermoid cysts in the central region of the skull base in 36 cases.

METHODS

The clinic characteristics and the operation experience about the microsurgical treatment of giant epidermoid cysts in the central region of the skull base were retrospectively analyzed.

RESULTS

In the 36 cases, 32 had total removal of the tumor, and the other 4 experienced subtotal removal. Thirteen presented nerve system damage or nerve damage aggravation, but there was no operative mortality.

CONCLUSION

According to the epidermoid cyst area, the ratio of total resection can be elevated and the complication can be lowered by suitable approach and microneurosurgical technique.