[Primary intraosseous hemangioma of the orbit: report of two cases]

Neurocirugia (Astur). 2007 Aug;18(4):320-5. doi: 10.4321/s1130-14732007000400005.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Primary intraosseous hemangioma, though rarely affect the bones of the orbit, should be considered in the differential diagnosis when a patient presents an enlarging mass fixed to the bone in the orbit or signs of progressive painless proptosis. Assessing the exact site and extent of the hemangioma by means of a CT scan and MRI and establishing the vascular origin of the lesion, is critical in the therapeutical planning, since an inadequate management may result in a severe hemorrhage. Progressive proptosis and contour deformity require surgical treatment. Two cases of patients with primary intraosseus hemangioma of the supra-lateral orbital rim are reported. A bony healthy margin excision was performed, followed by immediate reconstruction of the orbit with calvarial bone grafts fixed with resorbable plates. After three-year follow-up there have not been evidence of local recurrence, and the functional and aesthetic results obtained have been very satisfactory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma / pathology*
  • Hemangioma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbit / pathology*
  • Orbit / surgery
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures