Giant cavernous haemangioma mimicking a fifth nerve neurofibroma involving the orbit and brain

Lee, K. Y. C.; Fong, Kee Siew; Loh, H. L.; Heran, Manraj K.S.; Rootman, Jack

doi:10.1136/bjo.2007.121475

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“…However, hypointense areas may also be seen on T2-weighted images due to the presence of hemosiderin, vascular channels, or fibrofatty septa [5]. Heterogeneous enhancement may be seen after the injection of Gadolinium [6]. However, this was not given in the index case.…”

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Prenatal diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma in a specialist hospital in Port Harcourt, South South Nigeria. A case report and review of the literature

Ugboma Enighe W,

Ejindu Nwokeocha,

Akagbue Vivian N

2023

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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Congenital cavernous hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors that are present at birth. They can occur in various organs of the body. Prenatal diagnosis can be done using ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Very few cases have been described in the literature in Port Harcourt, south-south Nigeria. We present the case of a 33-year-old P3+1 mother who presented for a third-trimester fetal ultrasound scan at 35weeks gestation in a specialist hospital in Port Harcourt. The ultrasound scan showed a live fetus with a huge multiloculated soft tissue mass measuring ~ 11.4cmx8.7cm with areas of minimal flow located in the anterior aspect of the neck, chest, and abdomen extending to the ipsilateral arm and forearm sparing the fingers. No other gross abnormalities were noted. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study was also done to further characterize the aforementioned mass. A diagnosis of congenital hemangioma of the neck, chest, and upper limb was made. The pregnancy progressed and a planned cesarean section was done at 38 weeks with the birth of a live 3.5kg female baby. An excision biopsy of the mass was done at the age of 2 months confirming the diagnosis of a congenital cavernous haemangioma.

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Prenatal diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma in a specialist hospital in Port Harcourt, South South Nigeria. A case report and review of the literature

Ugboma Enighe W,

Ejindu Nwokeocha,

Akagbue Vivian N

2023

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…[ 10 ] Several case reports have described invasion of the cavernous hemangiomas extending across the intracranial, extracranial, and orbital compartments from the extra-axial cavernous hemangiomas. [ 15 17 26 ] Although the involvement of extracranial and extraorbital soft tissue from extensive VM in the orbit and cavernous sinus has been reported, to the best of our knowledge, primary involvement within extracranial, extraocular supraorbital nerve has never been reported.…”

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“…These features are not pathognomonic for intracranial, extra-axial VMs and can also be seen in hemangiopericytomas, schwannomas, and neurofibromas. [ 26 ]…”

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“…These features are not pathognomonic for intracranial, extra-axial VMs and can also be seen in hemangiopericytomas, schwannomas, and neurofibromas. [26] Treatment of soft tissue VMs in the extremity is complicated by the fact that they are a very chronic and non-life-threatening medical condition whose symptoms are often quite variable over time. [4] The natural history of orbital VMs is contentious.…”

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Venous malformation (Cavernous Hemangioma) of the supraorbital nerve

2018

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Cavernous hemangiomas are not true vascular tumors, but rather are slow-flow venous malformations (VMs). They are present at birth as nonproliferating vascular birthmarks composed of anomalous ectatic venous channels. VMs have often been incorrectly called cavernous hemangiomas and cavernous angiomas. These terms have for a long time lead to confusion with the more common proliferating or true hemangioma of infancy. VM has been reported to arise at all sites including skin and subcutaneous layers of the head and neck, face, extremities, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and even the thymus. Although VMs are common intraocular tumors and are involved within intracranial, extraaxial cranial nerves within the cavernous sinus has been sporadically reported, and less often in the supraorbital nerve, an extraocular and extracranial division of the trigeminal nerve has not been reported. The authors present an extremely rare occurrence of VM involving the supraorbital nerve in an 80-year-old female.

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Management of Intraconal Hemangioma: Techniques and Outcomes

Banks¹,

Bleier²

2021

Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit

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Giant cavernous haemangioma mimicking a fifth nerve neurofibroma involving the orbit and brain

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Prenatal diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma in a specialist hospital in Port Harcourt, South South Nigeria. A case report and review of the literature

Prenatal diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma in a specialist hospital in Port Harcourt, South South Nigeria. A case report and review of the literature

Venous malformation (Cavernous Hemangioma) of the supraorbital nerve

Management of Intraconal Hemangioma: Techniques and Outcomes

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