ORBITAL PSEUDOTUMOR WITH INTRACRANIAL EXTENSION - A CASE-REPORT

Inflammatory pseudotumour of the orbit is an unusual condition of unkn own aetiology which rarely extends beyond the orbit. To our knowledge 19 cases wth intracranial extension have been repot ted, none of which involved the pituitary fossa or sphenoid sinus. Most required cytotox ic agents, surgery or radiotherapy in addition to corticosteroids. We present a case of orbital pseudotumour with extension inter the pituit ary fossa, sphenoid sinus and cavernous sinuses with vascular compress ion. Marked clinical improvement occurred on steroid therapy alone.