Petroclival meningiomas: radiological features essential for surgeons

Petroclival meningiomas (PCMs) have always been a challenge for surgeons because of their difficult anatomical location. The role of radiology in providing precise indications regarding the tumour site and aggressiveness plays a major part in guiding the subsequent therapeutic process. The purpose o...

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Published in:Ecancermedicalscience 2019-03, Vol.13, p.907-907
Main Authors: Nicosia, Luca, Pietro, Salvatore Di, Catapano, Michele, Spadarella, Gaia, Sammut, Lara, Cannataci, Christine, Resta, Federico, Reganati, Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain cancer
Conflicts of interest
Gene expression
Medical imaging
Mortality
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Review
Semantics
Surgeons
Surgery
Tumors
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Petroclival meningiomas (PCMs) have always been a challenge for surgeons because of their difficult anatomical location. The role of radiology in providing precise indications regarding the tumour site and aggressiveness plays a major part in guiding the subsequent therapeutic process. The purpose of this review is to provide a set of the main radiological features helpful in the management of PCMs towards the most correct therapeutic approach. We aim to offer a radiological overview to allow the patient to be directed to surgery with the least possible risk of complications.
ISSN:1754-6605
1754-6605
DOI:10.3332/ecancer.2019.907