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UNILATERAL EXOPHTHALMOS PRODUCED BY A MENINGIOMA OF THE MIDDLE CRANIAL FOSSA: REPORT OF A CASE

UNILATERAL EXOPHTHALMOS PRODUCED BY A MENINGIOMA OF THE MIDDLE CRANIAL FOSSA: REPORT OF A CASE Abstract Slowly progressive unilateral exophthalmos associated with ophthalmoplegia, primary optic atrophy and hyperplastic thickening of the posterior orbital plate constitute a definite clinical entity. This syndrome is produced by a dural endothelioma or "meningioma" of the middle cranial fossa, arising from the region of the sphenoid ridge and greater wing of the sphenoid bone. This tumor has been variously described as meningioma of the sphenoid ridge, retro-orbital meningioma and meningioma en plaque (because of its peculiar flat form). This condition was first clearly established as a definite clinicopathologic entity by Cushing1 in 1922. Ten years later Elsberg, Hare and Dyke2 reported a series of similar cases and Dr. Elsberg again discussed this subject at the meeting of the Section of Ophthalmology of the New York Academy of Medicine, May 21, 1934. Recently Alpers and Groff3 of the neurosurgical clinic of Frazier wrote about "meningeal fibroblastomas" arising References 1. Cushing, H.: The Cranial Hyperostoses Produced by Meningeal Endotheliomas , Arch. Neurol. & Psychiat. 8:139 ( (Aug.) ) 1922. 2. Elsberg, C. A. ; Hare, C. C., and Dyke, C. G.: Unilateral Exophthalmos in Intracranial Tumors with Special Reference to Its Occurrence in the Meningiomata , Surg., Gynec. & Obst. 55:681, 1932. 3. Alpers, B. J., and Groff, R. A.: Parasellar Tumors ; Meningeal Fibroblastomas Arising from the Sphenoid Ridge , Arch. Neurol. & Psychiat. 31:713 ( (April) ) 1934. 4. Bailey, Percival: Intracranial Tumors , Springfield, Ill., Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, 1933. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

UNILATERAL EXOPHTHALMOS PRODUCED BY A MENINGIOMA OF THE MIDDLE CRANIAL FOSSA: REPORT OF A CASE

COHEN, MARTIN; SCARFF, JOHN E.
Archives of Ophthalmology , Volume 13 (5) – May 1, 1935
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Abstract

Abstract Slowly progressive unilateral exophthalmos associated with ophthalmoplegia, primary optic atrophy and hyperplastic thickening of the posterior orbital plate constitute a definite clinical entity. This syndrome is produced by a dural endothelioma or "meningioma" of the middle cranial fossa, arising from the region of the sphenoid ridge and greater wing of the sphenoid bone. This tumor has been variously described as meningioma of the sphenoid ridge, retro-orbital meningioma and meningioma en plaque (because of its peculiar flat form). This condition was first clearly established as a definite clinicopathologic entity by Cushing1 in 1922. Ten years later Elsberg, Hare and Dyke2 reported a series of similar cases and Dr. Elsberg again discussed this subject at the meeting of the Section of Ophthalmology of the New York Academy of Medicine, May 21, 1934. Recently Alpers and Groff3 of the neurosurgical clinic of Frazier wrote about "meningeal fibroblastomas" arising References 1. Cushing, H.: The Cranial Hyperostoses Produced by Meningeal Endotheliomas , Arch. Neurol. & Psychiat. 8:139 ( (Aug.) ) 1922. 2. Elsberg, C. A. ; Hare, C. C., and Dyke, C. G.: Unilateral Exophthalmos in Intracranial Tumors with Special Reference to Its Occurrence in the Meningiomata , Surg., Gynec. & Obst. 55:681, 1932. 3. Alpers, B. J., and Groff, R. A.: Parasellar Tumors ; Meningeal Fibroblastomas Arising from the Sphenoid Ridge , Arch. Neurol. & Psychiat. 31:713 ( (April) ) 1934. 4. Bailey, Percival: Intracranial Tumors , Springfield, Ill., Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, 1933.

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Archives of Ophthalmology – American Medical Association

Published: May 1, 1935

References

  • The Cranial Hyperostoses Produced by Meningeal Endotheliomas
    Cushing , H.
  • Unilateral Exophthalmos in Intracranial Tumors with Special Reference to Its Occurrence in the Meningiomata
    Elsberg , C. A. ; Hare, C. C., and Dyke, C. G.
  • Parasellar Tumors
    Alpers , B. J., and Groff, R. A.
  • Intracranial Tumors
    Bailey , Percival