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Intraorbital ophthalmic artery aneurysm: case report
A Ogawa1, T Tominaga, T Yoshimoto
1Department of Neurosurgery, Iwate Medical University, Japan.
Neurosurgery
|December 1, 1992
Summary
A rare nonruptured intraorbital ophthalmic artery aneurysm was successfully resected, improving mass effect symptoms. The case highlights surgical management and external carotid artery collateral circulation.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Intraorbital ophthalmic artery aneurysms are rare vascular lesions.
- Mass effect from these aneurysms can cause progressive neurological and visual deficits.
Observation:
- A case of a nonruptured intraorbital ophthalmic artery aneurysm is presented.
- The aneurysm caused significant mass effect, leading to progressive symptoms.
Findings:
- Successful surgical resection of the aneurysm was achieved.
- Postoperative improvement in the patient's preoperative progressive signs was observed.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare vascular pathologies in orbital masses.
- Effective surgical management can alleviate mass effect symptoms and improve patient outcomes.
- Understanding collateral circulation from the external carotid artery is crucial for surgical planning.