Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of radiation therapy for extracerebral large paracavernous sinus cavernoma.Methods8 cases with extracerebral large paracavernous sinus cavernomas treated with routine fractionated irradiation therapy alone were analyzed retrospectively with 1～4 year follow-up. ResultsThe volume of the tumor in all eight cases decreased in some degree, with ratio of 28.8% to 54.5%, after radiation therapy. ConclusionFor the extracerebral large cavernoma hard to excision, radiation therapy can decrease the tumor volume so that to wait for operation.

Key words: cavernous sinus, cavernoma, radiation therapy