Primary recurrent orbital schwannoma treated with surgical excision and Mitomycin-C

Primary recurrent orbital schwannoma treated with surgical excision and Mitomycin-C

Purpose: Primary orbital schwannoma (POS) is a slow growing, benign encapsulated peripheral nerve sheath tumor that occurs infrequently within the orbit. Recurrence of POS is extremely rare. Previous speculations for reasons of recurrence include incomplete excision and tumor seeding. Observations:...

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Main Authors: Kai Ching Peter Leung, Nerissa Kei Yen Lam, Edwin Chan, Tak Chuen Simon Ko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Subjects:
Primary orbital schwannomas
Schwannoma
Neurilemmoma
Peripheral nerve sheath tumour
Mitomycin C
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993619301938

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