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Orbital schwannoma: histopathologic correlation with magnetic resonance imaging
Nigel G Rawlings1, Seymour Brownstein, Jennifer W Robinson
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ont.
Abstract
Case Report:
A 45-year-old man presented with an orbital tumour that on MRI was most consistent with a hemangioma. Histopathologic examination disclosed an orbital schwannoma, with cystic and mucinous degeneration complicating radiologic interpretation.
Comments:
An array of ancillary studies including orbital ultrasonography may be useful in substantiating the diagnosis preoperatively.
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