Journal article
Orbital roof encephalocele mimicking a destructive neoplasm
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, Vol.27(5), pp.e121-e123
09/2011
DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e318201cd6d
PMID: 21178797
Abstract
The purpose of this case report is to report an orbital roof encephalocele mimicking a destructive orbital neoplasm. Orbital roof encephalocele is uncommon but can mimic neoplasm. One potential mechanism for the orbital roof destruction is a post-traumatic "growing orbital roof fracture." The growing fracture has been reported mostly in children but can occur in adults. Alternative potential etiologies for the encephalocele are discussed, including Gorham syndrome. Orbital roof encephalocele is uncommon in adults, and the findings can superficially resemble an orbital neoplasm. Radiographic and clinical features that might suggest the correct diagnosis include a prior history of trauma, overlying frontal lobe encephalomalacia without significant mass effect or edema, and an orbital roof defect. The "growing fracture" mechanism may be a potential explanation for the orbital roof destruction in some cases.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Orbital roof encephalocele mimicking a destructive neoplasm
- Creators
- Adel H Alsuhaibani - Department of Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. adelsu@yahoo.comPatrick W HitchonWendy R K SmokerAndrew G LeeJeffrey A Nerad
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, Vol.27(5), pp.e121-e123
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.1097/IOP.0b013e318201cd6d
- PMID
- 21178797
- ISSN
- 0740-9303
- eISSN
- 1537-2677
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2011
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Radiology; Neurosurgery; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984040015402771
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