Anvesh Apkari¹*, Savith Kumar², Satish Nair³ and Satish S⁴

¹Consultant Neuro and Gen Radiologist – Yashoda Hospitals, India
²Senior Consultant Interventional Radiologist – Apollo Hospitals, India
³Senior Consultant Head and Neck surgery, Apollo Hospitals, India
⁴Clinical Advisor and Head Department of Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, India

*Corresponding Author: Anvesh Apkari, Consultant Neuro and Gen Radiologist – Yashoda Hospitals, India.

Received: October 24, 2024; Published: February 05, 2025

Abstract

Cavernous hemangioma of the orbit (CHO) is a rare vascular tumor predominantly affecting middle-aged females. While benign, CHO can cause significant visual impairment and ocular motility disturbances. This diagnostic case report presents a 34-year-old female patient with a 7-month history of declining vision in her left eye. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a lesion in the left superior orbital fissure region, displaying T1 hypointensity and T2 hyperintensity. Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI showcased a distinctive enhancement pattern originating from a solitary point, suggestive of CHO. Surgical excision confirmed the presence of hemangioma. This report contributes to the understanding of CHO's diagnostic criteria and underscores the utility of contrast enhancement patterns in its identification.

 Keywords: Cavernous Hemangioma of the Orbit (CHO); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Citation

Citation: Anvesh Apkari., et al. “Distinctive Contrast Enhancement Pattern in Orbital Cavernous Hemangioma: A Diagnostic Case Report”. Acta Scientific Neurology 8.2 (2025): 15-17.

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