D Badoza1, D Weil, J Zárate. 1. Ophthalmology Department, Hospital de Clinicas José de San Martín, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Leiomyoma is a benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, most frequently occurring in the uterus and gastrointestinal system. This report discusses clinical and pathologic findings in a 56-year-old man with orbital leiomyoma. METHODS: Case review. RESULTS: A lateral orbitotomy was performed. Immunohistochemical staining for actin and desmin was positive result. There was no evidence of recurrence during a two-year follow-up interval. CONCLUSIONS: Leiomyoma is a benign tumor of low incidence because there is little smooth muscle in the orbit. The differential diagnosis must include any fully encapsulated orbital tumor. Prognosis after surgical excision is favorable.
PURPOSE:Leiomyoma is a benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, most frequently occurring in the uterus and gastrointestinal system. This report discusses clinical and pathologic findings in a 56-year-old man with orbital leiomyoma. METHODS: Case review. RESULTS: A lateral orbitotomy was performed. Immunohistochemical staining for actin and desmin was positive result. There was no evidence of recurrence during a two-year follow-up interval. CONCLUSIONS:Leiomyoma is a benign tumor of low incidence because there is little smooth muscle in the orbit. The differential diagnosis must include any fully encapsulated orbital tumor. Prognosis after surgical excision is favorable.
Authors: Vafi Salmasi; Douglas D Reh; Ari M Blitz; Pedram Argani; Masaru Ishii; Gary L Gallia Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 2011-10-29 Impact factor: 1.475