Orbital teratoma

An orbital teratoma with extension into the maxillary sinus, pterygopalatine fossa nasal cavity, and middle cranial fossa is presented. Through combined efforts of the services of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Neurosurgery, a tumor that was 4.5 cm in greatest diameter was removed, leaving the g...

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Published inArchives of ophthalmology (1960) Vol. 96; no. 11; p. 2093
Main Authors Ide, C H, Davis, W E, Black, S P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1978
Subjects
Female
Humans
Infant
Orbital Neoplasms - pathology
Orbital Neoplasms - surgery
Teratoma - pathology
Teratoma - surgery
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Summary:An orbital teratoma with extension into the maxillary sinus, pterygopalatine fossa nasal cavity, and middle cranial fossa is presented. Through combined efforts of the services of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Neurosurgery, a tumor that was 4.5 cm in greatest diameter was removed, leaving the globe and optic nerve within the orbit. Within the 2 1/2-year period since surgery, the condition of the patient has been satisfactory.
ISSN:0003-9950
1538-3601
DOI:10.1001/archopht.1978.03910060473018