title: Supero-lateral orbitotomy for resection of spheno-orbital meningioma: a case report.
abstract: Spheno-orbital meningioma have traditionally been defined as secondary tumors of the orbit originating from the dura of the sphenoid wing bone. Nevertheless, pathologic findings reveal a distinct periorbital component as a defining feature of these lesions. These tumors are characterized by an intraosseous mass growth leading to a significant hyperostosis involving the sphenoid wing, the orbital roof, the lateral orbital wall and the middle fossa cranial base and to a thin, usually soft-tissue growth at the dura. We report here on the extension of the primary tumor into the orbital cavity and present the surgical approach performed.
authors: Santa Maria alle Scotte Hospital, Siena, Italy.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Ulivieri
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Oliveri
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Motolese
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Motolese
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Menicacci
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Cerase
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Miracco
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008579:Meningioma / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods