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An extraconal orbital cavernous venous malformation: A case report
Anas Orgi1, Afafe El Attar1, Omar Amriss1
1Radiology Department, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie Casablanca, 20 Août 1953 Hospital, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
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|July 6, 2026
Summary
Orbital cavernous venous malformations are common benign orbital tumors. This report details an unusual case of an extraconal venous malformation, differing from typical intraconal locations.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Cavernous venous malformations (CVMs), previously known as orbital cavernous hemangiomas, are common benign orbital tumors.
- These slow-growing lesions are characterized by venous flow and often present with gradual symptoms like proptosis or vision loss.
- While typically found in the intraconal space, CVMs can occur in other orbital locations.