Presentation
Proptosis and painful ophthalmoplegia for one month.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
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From the case:
Orbital pseudotumor
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Axial C+ arterial phase
Right proptosis due to retrobulbar intraconal soft tissue tumefactive lesion. It is displaying homogenous fair contrast enhancement.
Case Discussion
Orbital pseudotumor is an idiopathic inflammatory condition that affects the retrobulbar structures but can also affect the uvea, sclera, extraocular muscles, and lacrimal gland. The etiology is not known. Here it affects the retrobulbar structures causing proptosis. It resolved completely within nine days after receiving steroids.
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