OBJECTIVE: @entity2694 represent a delicate subtype of @entity1653 involving the sphenoid wing, orbit and important neurovascular structures such as cavernous sinus, carotid artery or optic nerve. Insidious and aggressive dural, bone and orbital involvement contains several defiances to adequate resection, which provides high rates of recurrence. METHODS: This retrospective case analysis consisted of 30 @entity1 , who were surgically treated for @entity2694 performing a fronto-pterional approach by or under the supervision of the senior author (J. Meixensberger) between May 2001 and February 2006. There were 22 @entity1 and eight @entity1 with a mean age of 54.4 years. The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 75 months (mean: 33.7 months). RESULTS: The majority of @entity1 presented with a clinical triad of @entity227 (74%), progressive @entity5768 (55%) and @entity227 (40%). Total microscopic @entity5 resection was achieved in ten @entity1 (33%). Visual acuity improved in 65% of the @entity1 , and 40% of these returned to normal vision. Pre-existing @entity129 remained unchanged in the majority of @entity1 (88%) and improved in 12%. Temporary new @entity129 occurred in three @entity1 . The rate of permanent non-visual morbidity was 10% (three of 30 @entity1 ). Eight @entity1 (27%) received post-operative radiotherapy with an overall @entity5 growth control rate of 63%. The overall recurrence rate was 27% (eight of 30 @entity1 ). CONCLUSION: Sufficient @entity5 control can be achieved with minimal morbidity and satisfying functional results.

XXXX : outcome after microsurgical treatment: a clinical review of 30 cases.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['woman', 'patients', 'men'] @entity129 :: ('MESH:D003389', 'Disease') :: ['cranial nerve deficits'] @entity227 :: ('MESH:D014786', 'Disease') :: ['visual field defects', 'visual impairment'] @entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['tumor'] @entity5768 :: ('MESH:D005094', 'Disease') :: ['proptosis'] @entity2694 :: ('MESH:D009916', 'Disease') :: ['Spheno-orbital meningiomas', 'spheno-orbital meningiomas'] @entity1653 :: ('MESH:D008579', 'Disease') :: ['intracranial meningiomas']
@entity2694 :: (MESH:D009916,Disease) :: ['Spheno-orbital meningiomas']
