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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730419
Endolymphatic Sac Tumour: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Tumor do saco endolinfático: relato de caso e revisão da literatura Funding The authors confirm that they have not received any funding for this study from any source.![](https://www.thieme-connect.de/media/10.1055-s-00028832/202104/lookinside/thumbnails/10-1055-s-0041-1730419_2000124-1.jpg)
Abstract
Introduction Endolymphatic sac tumor (ELST) is a slow-growing, low-grade, locally-infiltrative tumor arising from the endolymphatic sac/duct, which is located in the posterior part of the petrous temporal bone. It may be sporadic in origin, or may be associated with Von-Hippel Lindau (VHL) syndrome.
Case description A 40-year-old female patient with an ELST without VHL syndrome who was treated successfully by microsurgical extirpation of the tumor.
Discussion We discuss the radiological features and the histopathology of this rare tumor and review the relevant literature.
Conclusion The case herein reported adds to the previously-reported cases of this rare tumor.
Resumo
Introdução O tumor do saco endolinfático (ELST) é um tumor localmente infiltrativo, de baixo grau e crescimento lento, originado do ducto/saco endolinfático, que está localizado na parte posterior do osso petroso temporal. Pode ser de origem esporádica ou pode estar associado à síndrome de Von-Hippel Lindau (VHL).
Descrição do caso Paciente do sexo feminino, 40 anos, com ELST sem síndrome de VHL, tratada com sucesso por extirpação microcirúrgica do tumor.
Discussão Discutimos as características radiológicas e a histopatologia desse tumor raro e revisamos a literatura relevante.
Conclusão O caso aqui relatado se soma aos casos previamente relatados desse tumor raro.
Declarations
We the authors confirm that neither this manuscript nor parts of it have been submitted for publication anywhere.
Ethics approval and consent to participate
The case report was presented before the Neuron Hospital Ethics Committee, which, after due review and deliberation, has given the consent for the publication of this article on June 1st, 2020.
Consent for publication
We the authors give consent to Brazilian Neurosurgery to publish our study. We also confirm that consent for publication of the case and photographs has been obtained from the patient.
Availability of data and materials
The present study does not contain any data or materials from other sources. The data supporting the results can be found in the hospitals where the surgery was performed, namely the SSG Hospital and Sterling hospital, Vadodara Gujarat, India.
Authors' Contributions
Dr. APP was involved involved in treating the patient, and in preparing the manuscript and its submission. Dr. RA was involved in treating the patient, and contributed to the operative technique section. Dr. SC and Dr. NV were the pathologists who provided the pathological diagnosis, and they contributed to the sections on histopathology and immunohistochemistry, and took the photographs.
Publication History
Received: 31 October 2020
Accepted: 09 March 2021
Article published online:
13 August 2021
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