Fibrosis surrounding a silicone implant simulating recurrent orbital meningioma. Case report.
A patient with the preoperative diagnosis of recurrent orbital apical meningioma was found to have a fibrotic capsule surrounding a silicone plate implanted 3 years previously to reconstruct the orbital roof. Caution is urged in using alloplastic orbital implants for reconstructive purposes in patients undergoing orbital surgery, because associated fibrous capsule formation may mimic tumor recurrence.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008579:Meningioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D012826:Silicone Elastomers