Who successfully removed the giant skull base tumor from the child?

A team of neurosurgeons and ENT surgeons led by Prof. Dhandapani and Prof. Anurag at PGIMER, Chandigarh, successfully removed the tumor.

What kind of tumor did the two-year-old child have?

The child had a 7-cm giant skull base meningioma, which is extremely rare in children.

How was the large brain tumor removed from the child?

The tumor was removed using advanced endoscopic surgery through the nose, a technique that avoided the need for open neurosurgery.

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Tiny Patient, Giant Tumor: Doctors Save Toddler's Life

15 Jan

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Summary

A 7cm giant skull base tumor was removed from a two-year-old child.
Endoscopic surgery via the nose was used, avoiding open neurosurgery.
The rare meningioma in a child required innovative surgical techniques.

Tiny Patient, Giant Tumor: Doctors Save Toddler's Life

A remarkable surgical feat was achieved by neurosurgeons and ENT specialists at PGIMER, Chandigarh, who successfully removed a 7cm giant skull base tumor from a two-year-old child. This challenging operation, performed endoscopically through the nose, marks a first for such a complex tumor in a patient of this age. The child, from Sonipat, Haryana, had presented with concerning symptoms including an eye protrusion and a nasal mass.

Diagnostic imaging revealed an extensive anterior skull base tumor encroaching on the nose, sinuses, brain, and orbit. Biopsy confirmed it as a meningioma, an exceptionally rare diagnosis in children. Faced with the extreme risks associated with operating on such a young child, the surgical team opted for an endoscopic approach to minimize invasiveness while aiming for complete tumor removal.

Utilizing expanded endonasal endoscopy with specialized instruments and navigation, the surgeons meticulously excised the vascular tumor entirely via the nasal passage, negating the need for open surgery. The skull base defect was then repaired in a multi-layered closure. The nine-hour procedure concluded with an MRI confirming total excision, and the patient has shown significant improvement.