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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1997;26(11): 1618-1623. |
The Schwannoma Involving the Orbit. |
Kyung Cheol Ko, Jong Phil Eun, Chang Yoeng Kwen |
Department of Neurosurgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
We report the case of a 48-year-old man with schwannoma involving the orbit. Computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 2X3X2cm-sized well-enhanced round lesion which mildly compressed the optic nerve. The patient underwent fronto-orbitotemporal craniotomy, with successful total removal of the tumor. To our knowledge, this is the first report of schwannoma involving the orbit : a review of the literature is also included. |
Key Words:
Schwannoma; Orbit; Fronto-orbitotemporal craniotomy |
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