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Giant Orbitoethmoidal Osteoma: When an Open Surgical Approach Is Required

Giant orbitoethmoidal osteoma in children is considered to be rare. This type of pathology can be associated with significant disfiguring proptosis and limitation of eye movement. Here, we report on a child who presented with a giant orbitoethmoidal osteoma that was removed through an orbitofrontal...

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Autores principales: Abou Al-Shaar, Hussam, El Arjani, Turki, Timms, Michael S., Al-Otaibi, Faisal
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4386675/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25878918
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/872038
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Sumario:Giant orbitoethmoidal osteoma in children is considered to be rare. This type of pathology can be associated with significant disfiguring proptosis and limitation of eye movement. Here, we report on a child who presented with a giant orbitoethmoidal osteoma that was removed through an orbitofrontal approach. The cosmetic result was excellent and evident immediately after surgery. A review of the literature complements this report.