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Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2005;7:63-64.

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Archives of Ophthalmology

Orbital Venous Malformations: Current Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach

Objective: To evaluate the clinical, radiological, and histopathological features, treatment, and outcome of a series of orbital venous flow malformations (OVMs) with the aim of delineating a more systematic approach for treatment.

Methods: A 38-year retrospective review of 22 patients with OVMs followed up at 1 institute.

Results: Eighteen of 22 patients (13 women and 9 men) showed clinical or radiological evidence of distensibility. The mean age at the initial manifestation was 28.3 and 50.7 years in patients with distensible and nondistensible OVMs, respectively. Eight patients (36.3%) had deep orbital lesions, 6 (27.3%) had superficial orbital lesions, and 8 (36.3%) had combined orbital lesions. All 3 patients with deep nondistensible OVMs had a sudden onset of proptosis and pain or diplopia secondary to thrombosis or hemorrhage. Seventeen patients required treatment. All 4 nondistensible lesions were treated by surgical excision. A variety of techniques . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Archives of Dermatology

Archives of Dermatology

Archives of Dermatology