Minimally invasive treatment strategy combining a partial resection with cyst aspiration and subsequent Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cystic hypoglossal neurinoma in an older adult: illustrative case.

Key Points

• To explore a minimally invasive treatment strategy for cystic hypoglossal neurinoma in an older adult.
• Combining partial resection with cyst aspiration
• Utilizing gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS)
• Focus on older adults with comorbidities
• Successful management of cystic hypoglossal neurinoma
• Minimized postoperative complications
• Effective treatment alternative for high-risk older adults