Program at a Glance
Expert Leadership
Our program is led by a distinguished director who specializes in brain tumor care.
Multidisciplinary Team
Comprehensive care from a dedicated team of experts.
Innovative Technology and Research
We use advanced technology and conduct pioneering research to improve treatment outcomes for pediatric skull base tumors.
What is pediatric skull base tumors?
Skull base tumors are growths that develop at the base of the skull. They can be benign or malignant, and their symptoms vary depending on the tumor’s type, location, and size. There are several factors that may increase the risk of developing skull base tumors, including genetic conditions such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).
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Types of skull base tumors
- Meningiomas
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Pituitary tumors
- Pituitary microadenomas and macroadenomas
- Vestibular schwannomas or acoustic neuromas
- Chordomas
- Other schwannomas
- Chondrosarcoma
Non-tumor skull base conditions we treat:
- Encephaloceles
- Cholesterol granuloma
- Fibrous dysplasia
What sets us apart?
Washington University pediatric neurosurgeons offer neuro-oncology services as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, otolaryngologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, audiologists, endocrinologists, and other specialists.
Our multidisciplinary group of physicians meet weekly to review cases and develop individualized treatment plans, including applicable clinical trials.
We employ highly advanced therapeutic techniques including:
- Gamma Knife radiosurgery
- intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)
- the Stealth® surgical navigation system
- intraoperative brain mapping
- skull-base surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
Pediatric skull base tumor treatments
Skull base tumors are commonly diagnosed with neuro-imaging studies such as computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Once a tumor is discovered, most patients are seen by a neurosurgeon, an otolaryngologist, a neuro-oncologist or a neurologist. Patients may be treated with surgery, innovative minimally invasive procedures, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of treatments.
Contact us
Mid Campus Center (MCC)
4590 Childrens Pl
St. Louis, Missouri 63110 USA
Phone 314.454.2810