Orbital manifestation of multiple myeloma: Case report

Citation
E. Gonul et al., Orbital manifestation of multiple myeloma: Case report, MIN IN NEUR, 44(3), 2001, pp. 172-174
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
MINIMALLY INVASIVE NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
09467211 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
172 - 174
Database
ISI
SICI code
0946-7211(200109)44:3<172:OMOMMC>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Orbital involvement is a rare manifestation of multiple myeloma. Therefore, the correct diagnosis and appropriate management are usually difficult and generally require biopsy. We report a 60-year-old woman having multiple my eloma with orbital involvement. Right orbitozygomatic craniotomy was carrie d out and the mass lesion was removed. After the histological examination, the diagnosis of multiple myeloma was confirmed. The clinical course and th e treatment modalities of this entity are discussed in view of the literatu re.