Clinical and imaging findings in multifocal orbital vascular lesions: a case series

Semin Ophthalmol. 2009 Nov-Dec;24(6):241-4. doi: 10.3109/08820530903388181.

Abstract

Introduction: A variety vascular disorders can affect the orbit, often manifesting as solitary space-occupying lesions. This study presents a case series of 3 patients with multi-focal orbital vascular conditions emphasizing on the clinical and imaging findings which could assist in the diagnosis and treatment planning.

Methods: Retrospective consecutive case series of 3 patients with multifocal orbital vascular conditions treated at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University Hospital of Heraklion, in Crete, Greece.

Results: Presenting symptoms included diplopia with compensatory head tilt (1 case) and eyelid protrusion enhanced by Valsalva maneuver (2 cases). MRI and CT studies showed multiple contrast-enhancing vascular lesions, associated with calcifications (1 case). Two lesions were surgically removed, proving to be orbital varices.

Conclusions: Orbital vascular lesions may present multi-focally and displace adjacent structures. MRI and CT imaging may reveal their multi-focal presence as well as associated features, such as phleboliths.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Diplopia / diagnostic imaging
  • Diplopia / pathology*
  • Eyelid Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Eyelid Diseases / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbit / blood supply*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Valsalva Maneuver
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular Diseases / pathology*
  • Veins / pathology