Soumi Pathak¹*, Shikha Modi² and Itee Chowdhury³

¹Consultant Anaesthesiology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, India
²Oncoanaesthesia, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, India
³Senior Consultant, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, DA, DNB Anaesthesia, Delhi, Presently Max Institute of Cancer Care SHBG, India

*Corresponding Author: Soumi Pathak, Consultant Anaesthesiology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, India.

Received: March 10, 2025; Published: April 14, 2025

Abstract

Calvarial hyperostosis is an uncommon type of skull tumor that is typically asymptomatic, often presenting only with swelling of the scalp. Managing complex calvarial hyperostotic lesions presents unique challenges for neuroanesthesiologists. In cases of large fibrous dysplasia, preoperative CT angiography is essential to assess the vascularity of the tumor. Additionally, creating a CT scan-guided 3D-printed model not only assists the surgeon in planning the surgical approach for large tumors but also aids in designing a customized titanium implant to improve the patient's aesthetic appearance. Intraoperative angioembolization of the feeder vessels was crucial in saving our patient's life, allowing for subsequent surgical excision and the 3 D printed titanium implant facilitated the ,reconstruction.

Keywords: Calvarial Hyperostosis, Angiography, 3D Printing, Reconstruction

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Citation

Citation: Soumi Pathak., et al. “The Transformative Impact of Preoperative Embolization and 3D Printing in Large Vascular Hyperostotic Calvarial Lesions: A Case Report" Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports 6.5 (2025): 09-12.

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