Case Report

Transnasal endoscopic approach for orbital apical cavernous hemangiomas: a case report

:-
Ningyu An,Junfeng Piao,Wei Yang,Jinyan Zhu,Junxiu Liu,Qian Li

Abstract: Cavernous hemangioma is the most primary benign orbital tumor in adults, and majority of cases could be easily settled by surgical treatment. However, cavernous hemangioma lodged deep in the orbital apex remained a challenge because the surgery may pose a high risk of injury to the optic nerve and significant visual loss. This presentation would report a case of cavernous hemangioma located in orbital apex who presented superonasal and inferotemporal peripheral vision defect. The patient received fully transnasal endoscopic surgery, and a 2 cm × 1.5 cm tumor was successfully removed from the left orbital apex. The treatment results were satisfactory, with no after-effects and adverse reactions during follow-up. This case highlighted that transnasal endoscopic surgery is a promising technique for cavernous hemangiomas that are located deep in orbital apex. This approach provides direct pathway to tumor with limiting morbidity, maximal surgical field and ample illumination. The procedure represents a safe and less invasive management.

Current Issue
  • 眼科学报

    Executive director:Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
    Host: Sun Yat-sen University
    Undertake: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
    Editors-in-Chief: 林浩添
    Executive director:Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
    Host: Sun Yat-sen University
    Browse
  • Eye Science

    Executive director:Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
    Host: Sun Yat-sen University
    Undertake: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
    Editors-in-Chief: 林浩添
    Executive director:Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
    Host: Sun Yat-sen University
    Browse
Publishing Information
Copyright of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University粤ICP备:11021180