Pterygomaxillary extension of orbital pseudotumor. Case report.
G Chir
; 31(4): 159-61, 2010 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20444333
ABSTRACT
Idiopatic pseudotumor (IP) is a non-specific, non-neoplastic, inflammatory process without identifiable local or systemic causes. IP most commonly affects the orbit, comprising 5% to 8% of all orbital masses with occasional extension to other areas of the skull base. The ophthalmology literature has detailed reviews of IP as a space-occupying intraorbital lesion, but lesion involving only the skull base and sparing the orbit is exceptional. Understanding the presentation, work-up, and characteristics of the lesion is important for proper diagnosis and treatment. We report a rare case of orbital IP with extension into infratemporal fossa. Clinical and radiological findings and surgical approach are discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Maxillary Diseases
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Orbital Pseudotumor
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
G Chir
Year:
2010
Type:
Article