Orbital decompression for gross proptosis associated with orbital lymphangioma
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2004
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Hsuan, J.
Malhotra, R.
Davis, G.
Selva-Nayagam, D.
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2004; 20(6):463-465
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Hsuan, J; Malhotra, R; Davis, G. and Selva, D.
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Abstract
A 14-year-old boy with 11 mm of proptosis and exposure keratopathy secondary to an orbital lymphangioma underwent surgical debulking with a carbon dioxide laser through a lateral orbitotomy combined with a 3-wall orbital decompression. The proptosis was reduced by approximately 2 mm as a result of the debulking procedure, but a further 5 mm reduction was achieved with the orbital decompression. No serious adverse effects were encountered. Bony orbital decompression may be a useful alternative treatment in patients with severe proptosis secondary to orbital lymphangioma.