Abstract
A case of a basal middle fossa giant cell tumor occurring in a 46-year-old man is
described. The lesion appeared at the computed tomography (CT) scan examination as
an hypodense mass with a peripheral ring-like enhancement, and no evident erosion
of the skull base. The tumor, which infiltrated the basal temporal parenchyma, was
removed via a temporal transzygomatic craniotomy, and extensive drilling of the petrous
bone. Despite the occurrence, of significant postoperative complications, the patient
ultimately showed a good clinical outcome, with no signs of recurrence at the 1-year
follow-up CT scanning. The clinical and diageostic aspects and the management policy,
of this rare lesion are discussed.
