Orbito-cranial schwannoma-a multicentre experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the features, management approaches, and outcomes of orbito-cranial schwannomas.

Methods

Retrospective review of ten patients with orbito-cranial schwannomas managed in six orbital services over 22 years. Data collected included demographics, presenting features, neuroimaging characteristics, histology, management approach, complications, and outcomes.

Results

Mean age of the patients was 41.4 ± 19.9 years, and 6 (60%) were females. The majority presented with proptosis (90%), limited extraocular motility (80%), eyelid swelling (60%), and optic neuropathy (60%). Most lesions (80%) involved the entire anterior-posterior span of the orbit, with both intra- and extraconal involvement. All tumours involved the orbital apex, the superior orbital fiss

SUBMITTER: Shapira Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9829917 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature