The symptoms of the skull base tumour are based on its size and how fast it grows and what part of the brain it affects. The symptoms of this tumour are not active at all. People don't experience any immediately as they begin to develop the tumour but they might be discovered incidentally. In general, the symptoms could include: Difficulty in breathing Altered sense of smell Headaches Blurred or double vision Trouble swallowing Hearing lossDFDAFF
There are no causes really known for this disease, but on account of a study researchers have found out the following conditions for the disease: Neurofibromatosis Von Hippel-Lindau disease Li-Fraumeni syndrome Retinoblastoma
Early diagnosis is the key to curing many of these tumours. The diagnosis requires the capacity to look at the tumour with special telescopes that allow experts to see into the nose with high-definition cameras. , the diagnostic tests include: CT or CAT (computed axial tomography) scans MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans PET (positron emission tomography) scans Angiography Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) Endoscope inserted through the nose and sinuses Surgery Functional Testing
The treatment for a skull base tumour will be customized to the particular needs of the patient. .. Surgery The main types of skull base surgery are: Open surgery: Cuts are made in the skin or the membranes of the nose or throat to expose the bone of the skull base. The affected bone is removed to expose the tumour and to locate the importance of nerves. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery: This approach may: Lessen damage Save time in hospital and lessen recovery time Reduce complications Image Guided Surgery : CT or MRI scans are taken before surgery. They help the surgeon to identify the right location of the tumour in the operating room Real - time MRI It provides surgeons with precise images of the tumour and helps increase accuracy of the surgeon and gives way to complete removal of skull base tumour. In addition to these, Chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be required depending on the tumour type and size.
To prevent the occurrence of this disease, there are certain things one should take care of: Maintaining a healthy diet Exercising regularly Eliminating the usage of tobacco and alcohol
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