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Cavernous hemangioma of the eye
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Cavernous hemangioma of the eye is the most common benign orbital tumor in adults, and is more common in women (70%). It can be located anywhere in the orbit, but is usually within the muscular funnel, just behind the eye.
Cavernous hemangioma of the eye manifests itself in the 4th-5th decades of life as slowly progressing exophthalmos. Growth may accelerate during pregnancy.
[ Symptoms of cavernous hemangioma of the eye
- Axial exophthalmos, which may be combined with optic disc edema and choroidal folds.
- A tumor at the orbital apex may compress the 311 without causing significant exophthalmos.
- Transient blurred vision may occur, appearing as a veil.
CT reveals a clearly defined oval formation that slowly accumulates contrast.
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Treatment of cavernous hemangioma of the eye
Treatment of cavernous hemangioma of the eye by surgical removal is necessary in most cases. Unlike capillary hemangioma, cavernous hemangioma usually has a capsule and is relatively easy to remove.