Oculomotor nerve haemangioma in patient with Robert's syndrome

ABSTRACT

A 47-year-old male patient from Yemen, a known case of Robert's Syndrome presented with gradual deterioration of function of both oculomotor nerves. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging examination of the brain revealed partial sclerosed lesion with significant enhancement at the area of interpendicular cistern. On exploration, the lesion proved to be haemangioma arising from the right oculomotor nerve. Clinical presentation, surgical management and review of the literature are discussed