Summary
A 45-year old female was admitted complaining of double vision. A CT scan revealed
a mass originating from the petrous part of the temporal bone with infiltration of
the cavernous sinus. The patient was operated and a subtotal excision of the tumor
was achieved. Pathological examination revealed benign osteoblastoma. During an 18
year follow up period, no progression of tumor has been detected.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
June 18,
2004
Received:
April 4,
2004
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© 2005 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
