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Localized neurofibromas in the bilateral orbits.

Satoru Takeuchi¹, Kojiro Wada¹, Kimihiro Nagatani¹

¹Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513 Japan.

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Localized neurofibromas are rare orbital tumors. This case study highlights a unique presentation of these tumors in both orbits, distinct from typical plexiform neurofibromas.

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Bilateral Localized neurofibroma Orbital tumor

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Ophthalmology
Neurosurgery
Oncology

Background:

Localized neurofibromas are uncommon orbital neoplasms.
They are distinct from plexiform neurofibromas and not usually linked to von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare instance of bilateral orbital localized neurofibromas.
To contribute to the understanding of rare orbital tumor presentations.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.

Main Results:

The study details a rare case of localized neurofibromas affecting both orbits.
This presentation is unusual given the typical rarity and unilateral occurrence of such tumors.

Conclusions:

Bilateral orbital localized neurofibromas represent an exceptionally rare clinical finding.
This case underscores the importance of considering diverse presentations of orbital tumors.