Author:
Maseko Rodney,Mabogo Maanda,Lockhat Zarina,Makunyane Priscilla,Ahmad Samia,Bida Meshack,Padayachy Llewellyn
Abstract
AbstractCongenital
giant orbital tumors in infancy are relatively rare, especially when the tumors are associated with significant intracranial extension. We describe the use of a transorbital neuroendoscopy-assisted resection of such a lesion. While this approach is increasingly gaining popularity for certain anterior and middle skullbase lesions in adults, this report represents the youngest patient reported on where this minimally invasive approach has been successfully used to resect the intracranial tumor. This surgical approach obviated the need for a separate craniotomy, with the additional benefit of minimizing blood loss.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Neurology (clinical),General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health