Skull base tumors are a mass located close next to the skull bones. This mass often grows near the bottom of the brain or behind the eyes, nose, and ears. These tumors can include acoustic neuromas, ...

Skull base surgery is a major operation, and it comes with inherent risks of any major surgery to the surrounding structures, as well as other systemic complications.

Lateral skull base tumors are at the back of the skull base and are typically benign. Some examples include: Acoustic Neuromas —Noncancerous tumors growing on the nerve leading from the inner ear to ...

Numerous types of cancer can develop in the skull or skull base. These tumors can arise from various tissues like bone, nerves, cartilage, blood vessels, or connective tissue.