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Orbital spindle cell haemangioma: An uncommon entity!
Neha Arora1, Saptagirish Rambhatla1, Rakshith Vittal2
1Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|August 3, 2021
Summary
Spindle Cell Haemangioma (SCH) is a rare benign vascular tumor typically found in extremities. This case highlights a solitary orbital SCH, emphasizing its potential to mimic other orbital vascular lesions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatopathology
- Vascular Oncology
Background:
- Spindle Cell Haemangioma (SCH) is a rare benign vascular neoplasm.
- Typically presents in the dermis and subcutaneous tissues of distal extremities.
- Orbital and head/neck region occurrences are exceptionally infrequent.
Observation:
- A case of a solitary Spindle Cell Haemangioma (SCH) located within the orbit is presented.
- The lesion exhibited imaging characteristics that mimicked orbital cavernous venous malformation (also known as orbital venous haemangioma).
Findings:
- Spindle Cell Haemangioma (SCH) can occur in the orbit, a site rarely documented for this benign vascular tumor.
- Distinguishing SCH from other orbital vascular tumors, such as cavernous venous malformations, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Implications:
- Orbital Spindle Cell Haemangioma (SCH) should be included in the differential diagnosis for orbital vascular lesions.
- Awareness of this rare presentation can aid clinicians in appropriate diagnostic workup and treatment planning for orbital tumors.
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