Orbital pseudotumor. Pathologic and therapeutic considerations

J Neurosurg Sci. 1982 Jan-Mar;26(1):57-60.

Abstract

Orbital pseudotumor is a chronic, idiopathic granuloma acting as an orbital expanding lesion. The importance of clinical features for a proper diagnosis is relevant. A subdivision in three subgroups is made taking in account surgical, pathological and CT-scan patterns. Therapeutic indications are given according to the follow-up of 29 cases.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Exophthalmos / pathology
  • Female
  • Granuloma / pathology*
  • Granuloma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbit / pathology
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed