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Cavernous hemangioma of the eye
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Cavernous hemangioma of the eye - the most common benign orbital tumor in adults, is more often found in women (70%). Can be localized anywhere in the orbit, but usually within the muscle funnel, immediately behind the eye.
Cavernous hemangioma of the eye appears in 4-5 decades of life in the form of slowly progressing exophthalmos. Growth can accelerate during pregnancy.
[Symptoms of cavernous hemangioma of the eye
- Axial exophthalmos, which can be combined with edema with the optic nerve disc and folds of the choroid.
- A tumor at the apex of the orbit can squeeze 311 without causing a significant exophthalmos.
- There may be a transient fogging of vision in the form of a veil.
CT scan reveals a well-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. Cavernous hemaiogram in contrast to capillary usually has a capsule and is relatively easy to remove.