A 61-year-old male patient presented with recurrent malignant meningioma involving
the left optic canal and decreased vision from the left eye. The patient had undergone
orbital exenteration on the right 2 years ago. The decision to treat the patient was
made based on the significant vision deterioration and rapid tumor growth. Endoscopic
transsphenoidal approach considered the most suitable route due to the inferomedial
invasion of the optic canal. Gross total removal was achieved and the patient's vision
improved postoperatively. The patient developed hydrocephalus 4 weeks postoperatively
and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement corrected
both hydrocephalus and CSF leak.
Keywords
expanded transsphenoidal - endoscopic - vision compromise - optic canal invasion