Traditional skull base surgery is performed through scalp and facial incisions and include an open craniotomy, in which surgeons create an opening in the skull to access the tumor. The full ...

People with Chiari malformations have a skull shape similar to Neanderthals, suggesting that the condition may be caused by ...

Skull base tumors are a mass located close next to the skull bones. This mass often grows near the bottom of the brain or behind the eyes, nose, and ears. These tumors can include acoustic neuromas, ...

Anterior skull base tumors are found in the front of the skull base near where the eye sockets and sinuses are located. Some examples include: Meningiomas—A tumor found on the tissue covering the ...

Pain at the base of the skull is a main symptom of VAD. The pain usually happens suddenly and is severe. Other symptoms may include dizziness, difficulty swallowing, and poor muscle control.

The skull base (or cranial base) is the region where the nose and sinuses, with the rest of the head/neck, meet the brain. For patients with malignant tumors involving the nose, sinuses and skull base ...

For skull base fractures or suspected incomplete fractures in neonates more advanced imaging like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or high-resolution CT may be necessary [3] [5].

Genetic variant identified that shaped the human skull base Date: April 17, 2024 Source: Tokyo Medical and Dental University Summary: Researchers have identified a variant in the gene TBX1 as key ...