Xanthogranuloma of the Anterior Skull Base: A Case Report

Abstract A case of a xanthogranuloma arising in the anterior skull base involving the bone of the left orbital roof, the dura mater, and the periorbit is presented. The lesion was completely removed by a supraorbital "eyebrow" skin incision using frameless stereotactic image guidance. A re...

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Published in:Skull base 1998, Vol.8 (4), p.215-219
Main Authors: Roessler, Karl, Novak, Klaus, Jarius, Christa, Goerzer, Harald, Matula, Christian
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract A case of a xanthogranuloma arising in the anterior skull base involving the bone of the left orbital roof, the dura mater, and the periorbit is presented. The lesion was completely removed by a supraorbital "eyebrow" skin incision using frameless stereotactic image guidance. A reconstruction of the orbital roof was performed using a titanium mesh graft. The neuropathological investigation revealed all the characteristics of a xanthogranuloma. Intracranially, xanthogranulomas appear as rare tumors of the dura or choroid plexus, usually arising in association with histocytosis X or familial hyperlipoproteinemia. One case not associated with these diseases is discussed.
ISSN:1052-1453
1531-5010
1098-9072
1532-0065
DOI:10.1055/s-2008-1058186