| Pterygomaxillary extension of orbital pseudotumor. Case report. | |
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PMID: 20444333 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Idiopatic pseudotumor (IP) is a non-specific, non-neoplastic, inflammatory process without identifiable local or systemic causes. IP most commonly affects the orbit, comprising 5% to 8% of all orbital masses with occasional extension to other areas of the skull base. The ophthalmology literature has detailed reviews of IP as a space-occupying intraorbital lesion, but lesion involving only the skull base and sparing the orbit is exceptional. Understanding the presentation, work-up, and characteristics of the lesion is important for proper diagnosis and treatment. We report a rare case of orbital IP with extension into infratemporal fossa. Clinical and radiological findings and surgical approach are discussed. |
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Authors:
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S Ulivieri; G Oliveri; A Cerase; F Menicacci; P A Motolese; I Motolese; E Motolese; C Miracco |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Il Giornale di chirurgia Volume: 31 ISSN: 0391-9005 ISO Abbreviation: G Chir Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-06 Completed Date: 2010-09-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9011768 Medline TA: G Chir Country: Italy |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 159-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurosurgery, "Santa Maria alle Scotte" Hospital, Siena. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Female Humans Maxillary Diseases / etiology* Orbital Pseudotumor / complications* |
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