Neuronavigational Approach for Orbital Neurofibroma Excision: A Case Report

Marco Marenco, Valentino Vellone
2015 Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology  
Orbital neurofibromas are uncommon in adults, accounting for approximately 1%-3% of all space occupying lesions of the orbit. The complex anatomy of the orbital region, with the pronounced vulnerability of its neurovascular structures, requires particular surgical precautions. Neuronavigation, as a high-tech device for intraoperative safety, represents a valuable option for the confined orbital space. However, the application of neuronavigation in orbital surgery has been rarely reported. The
more » ... thors present a case report of a 32-year-old female with an isolated localized neurofibroma surgically approached by intraoperative navigation and a review of the literature.
doi:10.4172/2155-9570.1000503 fatcat:6qbf5itrwrcutbwbnsgt7fme4e