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Skull Base 2004; 14(1): 31-36
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-821358
CASE REPORT

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Intraorbital Arteriovenous Malformation: Case Report

J. L. Gil-Salú1 , J. M. González-Darder1 , J. M. Vera-Román2
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital Castelló, Castellón, Spain
  • 2Department of Pathology, General Hospital Castelló, Castellón, Spain
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04 June 2004 (online)

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An intraorbital arteriovenous malformation became symptomatic without exophthalmos but with chemosis and bruit of the left eye. The patient underwent only surgical treatment. The orbital rim was removed through a fronto-orbital approach. The chemosis was corrected and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging and angiography confirmed complete removal of the malformation. Histopathological examination disclosed an arteriovenous malformation in the extrabulbar fatty tissue without invasion of the extraocular muscles or optic nerve. The differences between various types of intraorbital malformations are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Arteriovenous malformation - intraorbital - surgery

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J. L Gil-SalúM.D. 

Apdo. Correos 167

San Fernando 11.100

Cadiz, Spain

Email: Gilsalu@Comcadiz.com

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