Extensive Inflammatory Pseudotumour of cranial base – a rare case which has responded well to cyclophosphamide and steroid therapy
Introduction: Inflammatory Pseudotumour (IP) of the head and neck is a rare disease. Due its rarity, diagnosis is often delayed which cause significant morbidity to the patient. Objective: To illustrate a case of extensive inflammatory pseudotumour involving the floor of cranial base which demonstra...
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English |
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2010
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/33397/1/Abstract_for_MSO-HNS_AGM.docx http://irep.iium.edu.my/33397/ http://www.msohns.com/article.php?aid=112 |
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Summary: | Introduction: Inflammatory Pseudotumour (IP) of the head and neck is a rare disease. Due its rarity, diagnosis is often delayed which cause significant morbidity to the patient. Objective: To illustrate a case of extensive inflammatory pseudotumour involving the floor of cranial base which demonstrate an aggressive behavior clinically and radiologically. Treatment and Result: The clinical presentations were improved with oral cyclophosphamide in combination with oral steroid which were given for a period of three month. Conclusion: This case has illustrated a rare extensive IP of cranial base which responded well toward combination of cyclophosphamide and high dose steroid. |
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