The skull base is a complex region that provides critical support for the brain and serves as a nexus for vital neurovascular structures. Its intricate bony architecture encompasses components such as ...

Researchers uncover how a key protein controls cranial base growth, revealing complex pathways that could inform future therapies The cranial base, which forms the floor of the skull, is essential for ...

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and the Universities of Helsinki and Barcelona have identified a single nucleotide change key in the evolution of human skull morphology, ...

A medical team has developed a minimally invasive neurosurgical technique using an endoscope for the removal of tumors in the base of the skull. The results compare favorably with the conventional ...

However, few reports exist regarding the application of lateral skull base procedures to pediatric patients. Many believe the child's anatomy, coupled with the nature of the tumors, precludes full ...

Skull base meningiomas are some of the most challenging tumours to operate on, even in adults. At two years, it appeared to ...

Doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, have successfully performed a highly complex and rare brain tumour surgery on a two-year-old child from ...

If the tumor isn’t cancerous, we may suggest waiting to see if it changes over time. You get imaging every 6–12 months to check tumor growth. You also get regular checks with an eye doctor to make ...

Skull cancer can occur in the bones of the skull or the skull base. Survival rates vary depending on the type of skull cancer. There are many types of skull cancers and tumors. Some tumors found in ...