title: [Idiopathic orbital inflammation with extraorbital extension: case report].
abstract: The authors report a case of a patient with idiopathic orbital inflammation with extension beyond the orbit. Biopsy was performed to confirm the diagnosis of idiopathic orbital inflammation and computed tomography demonstrated the extraorbital extension. Treatment with methotrexate and radiotherapy was used.
authors.affiliation: Clínica Oftalmológica, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. nunes32@bol.com.br
authors.forename: Tânia Pereira
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Nunes
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Roizemblatt
authors.forename: Gustavo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Miki
authors.forename: Renato
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: Ruth Miyuki
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Santo
authors.forename: Edilberto
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Olivalves
authors.forename: Suzana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matayoshi
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016727:Orbital Pseudotumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008727:Methotrexate