MR appearance of an orbital leiomyoma.
The authors describe the MR appearance of an intraconal orbital vascular leiomyoma that probably arose from smooth muscle in the wall of a vein. Cavernous hemangiomas, schwannomas, neurofibromas, and other well-encapsulated masses can have a similar appearance.
Carrier
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DA
Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 77030.
Mawad
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ME
Kirkpatrick
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JB
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology