Ana Paula Ximenes Alves1; Paulo Roberto Félix2; Antonio Augusto Velasco e Cruz3
DOI: 10.1590/S0004-27492001000200014
ABSTRACT
Purpose: To describe a rare case of orbital hemangiope- ricytoma. Methods: Case report of an association of blepha-roptosis with orbital hemangiopericytoma. Results: When the lesion was surgically removed the position of the upper eyelid returned to normal. Conclusions: Anterior orbital lesions can lead to blepharoptosis by compression of the levator palpebrae muscle.
Keywords: Hemangiopericytoma; Orbital neoplasms; Blepharoptosis
RESUMO
Objetivo: Descrever um raro caso de hemangiopericitoma orbital. Métodos: Relato de caso de associação entre hemangipericitoma orbital e blefaroptose. Resultados: A exérese da neoplasia normalizou o posicionamento palpebral. Conclusões: Lesões orbitais anteriores são causas de blefaroptose por compressão do músculo elevador palpebral.
Descritores: Hemangiopericitoma; Neoplasias orbitárias; Blefaroptose
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