Extent of resection and early postoperative outcomes following removal of cystic vestibular schwannomas: surgical experience over a decade and review of the literature.

摘要: Object Vestibular schwannomas (VSs) are benign tumors of the eighth cranial nerve sheath, representing approximately 6%–8% all newly diagnosed brain tumors, with an annual incidence 2000–2500 cases in US. Although most these lesions solid, cystic vestibular (CVSs) compose 4%–20% VSs and commonly larger at time presentation. The authors present their experience operative management CVSs, including surgical approach, extent resection, postoperative facial outcomes. literature pertaining to clinical histopathological differences between CVSs solid counterparts is reviewed. Methods University Southern California Department Neurosurgery database was retrospectively reviewed identify patients who had undergone resection a VS 2000 2010. One hundred seventy-nine were identified. Patients subject analysis. Diagnosis CVS made based on MRI f...