Conservative or surgical management of orbital schwannomas: a population-based case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Orbital schwannomas (OS) are rare occurrences with no more than 500 cases reported in the literature. The tumor's potential to compromise the delicate neuro-ophthalmic structures within the orbit prompts surgical removal. Tumor removal is performed by ophthalmologists, often requiring a multidisciplinary surgical approach. The literature contains a very limited number of cases managed non-surgically. However, the inherent risks of orbital surgery warrant a comparison of the outcomes of conservative and surgical management strategies.

Aims

To review the national Swedish experience with the management of orbital schwannomas.

Methods

The study center is the primary Swedish referral center for the multidisciplinary management of orbital tumors, including schw

SUBMITTER: El-Hajj VG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10787905 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature