Combined supratentorial and infratentorial approach to large pineal-region meningioma

Surg Neurol. 1992 Mar;37(3):197-201. doi: 10.1016/0090-3019(92)90230-k.

Abstract

Our case report is used to describe a combined supratentorial and infratentorial approach to a giant pineal-region meningioma. The procedure involves section of the less dominent transverse sinus and the tentorium. After the cerebellum and the occipital lobe are retracted away from each other, the operative procedure is carried out. The brain stem and the large veins of this region are better exposed with minimal retraction of the cerebellum and occipital lobe. The transverse sinus is resutured at the end of the procedure to reestablish the blood circulation. The operative procedure is ideal for extensive lesions in the pineal region, providing wide and direct exposure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Craniotomy / methods
  • Dura Mater
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Meningioma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pineal Gland*