Hybrid neurofibroma-schwannoma of the orbit

Orbit. 2008;27(3):223-5. doi: 10.1080/01676830802009804.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of an unusual orbital tumor with histologic features of both neurofibroma and schwannoma.

Methods: Clinical and pathological findings are presented in a patient with an orbital tumor.

Results: Orbital magnetic resonance imaging in a 51-year-old female revealed a heterogeneously enhancing right orbital mass. An anterior orbitotomy was performed, and pathological evaluation revealed a tumor with discrete areas of both neurofibroma and schwannoma.

Conclusions: Hybrid neurofibroma-schwannomas may arise within the orbit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurilemmoma / pathology*
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • Neurofibroma / pathology*
  • Neurofibroma / surgery
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Orbit / surgery*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / surgery
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome