Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of the Skull

This chapter provides a detailed exploration of tumors and tumor-like lesions of the skull. It covers a range of tumor types and conditions, including chordoma, chondrosarcoma, plasmacytoma, hyperostosis frontalis interna, fibrous dysplasia, epidermoid and dermoid tumors, and hemangioma. It offers insights into their definition, epidemiology, pathology, molecular genetics, etiology, and clinical presentation. It further addresses staging and classification, diagnostic procedures, and various treatment options and considerations. The critical aspects of recurrence, follow-up, and prognosis are also discussed. This chapter serves to facilitate a well-structured approach to understanding and managing these tumors in the field of surgical neuro-oncology.