Idiopatic pseudotumor (IP) is a non-specific, non-neoplastic, inflammatory process without identifiable local or systemic causes. IP most commonly affects the orbit, comprising 5% to 8% of all orbital masses with occasional extension to other areas of the skull base. The ophthalmology literature has detailed reviews of IP as a space-occupying intraorbital lesion, but lesion involving only the skull base and sparing the orbit is exceptional. Understanding the presentation, work-up, and characteristics of the lesion is important for proper diagnosis and treatment. We report a rare case of orbital IP with extension into infratemporal fossa. Clinical and radiological findings and surgical approach are discussed.

Ulivieri, S., Oliveri, G., Cerase, A., Menicacci, F., Motolese, P.a., Motolese, I., et al. (2010). Pterygomaxillary extension of orbital pseudotumor. Case report. IL GIORNALE DI CHIRURGIA, 31(4), 159-161.

Pterygomaxillary extension of orbital pseudotumor. Case report.

MENICACCI, FELICE;Motolese I;MOTOLESE, EDUARDO;MIRACCO, CLELIA
2010-01-01

Abstract

Idiopatic pseudotumor (IP) is a non-specific, non-neoplastic, inflammatory process without identifiable local or systemic causes. IP most commonly affects the orbit, comprising 5% to 8% of all orbital masses with occasional extension to other areas of the skull base. The ophthalmology literature has detailed reviews of IP as a space-occupying intraorbital lesion, but lesion involving only the skull base and sparing the orbit is exceptional. Understanding the presentation, work-up, and characteristics of the lesion is important for proper diagnosis and treatment. We report a rare case of orbital IP with extension into infratemporal fossa. Clinical and radiological findings and surgical approach are discussed.
2010
Ulivieri, S., Oliveri, G., Cerase, A., Menicacci, F., Motolese, P.a., Motolese, I., et al. (2010). Pterygomaxillary extension of orbital pseudotumor. Case report. IL GIORNALE DI CHIRURGIA, 31(4), 159-161.
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