Skull Base Rep 2011; 1(1): 013-016
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1275245
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Breast Cancer Metastases of the Left Occipital Condyle Diagnosed through Extended Mastoidectomy: Case Report

Peter Valentin Tomazic1 , Thorsten Ropposch1 , Ulrike Nemetz1 , Christian Walch1
  • 1Division of Neurootology, ENT University Hospital Graz, Auenbruggerplatz, Graz, Austria
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Publication History

Publication Date:
15 March 2011 (online)

ABSTRACT

Skull base metastases are rare conditions. Usually breast or prostate cancers are responsible primary tumors. Definite diagnosis can only be obtained through biopsies. We report the first case of breast cancer metastases into left occipital condyle, which was biopsied successfully through radical extended mastoidectomy under computer-assisted intraoperative navigation. This access proved to be feasible and safe, and enough material could be obtained for histological examination. According to the result, optimal adjuvant treatment strategies could be planned.

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Peter Valentin TomazicM.D. 

Division of Neurootology, ENT University Hospital Graz

Auenbruggerplatz 26/28, A–8036 Graz, Austria

Email: peter.tomazic@medunigraz.at