Tumors Involving the Infratemporal Fossa: A Systematic Review of Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infratemporal fossa (ITF) tumors represent various pathologies and are seldom described in the literature, reflecting their rarity. Here we review the literature on tumors invading ITF and describe patient characteristics, treatment strategies, and clinical outcomes.

Methods

Relevant articles were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted on the clinical presentation, treatment protocols, and clinical outcomes.

Result

A total of 27 articles containing 106 patients with ITF tumors (median tumor size: 24.3 cm³ [interquartile range, 15.2-42 cm³]) were included (median age: 46 years [interquartile range, 32-55 years]; 59.4% were males]). Of the confirmed tumor pathology data, schwanno

SUBMITTER: Bin-Alamer O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9655731 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature