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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2015; 10(01): 61
DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.151531
CASE REPORT

Orbital intraconal abducens nerve schwannoma: A case report and review of the literature

Amresh Bhaganagare
Department of Neurosurgery, Pradhan Mantri Swastha Suraksha Yojana - Superspeicaility Hospital, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Vishakha Bidkar
Department of Neurosurgery, Pradhan Mantri Swastha Suraksha Yojana - Superspeicaility Hospital, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Elvis Rodrigus
Department of Neurosurgery, Pradhan Mantri Swastha Suraksha Yojana - Superspeicaility Hospital, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Vikas Naik
Department of Neurosurgery, Pradhan Mantri Swastha Suraksha Yojana - Superspeicaility Hospital, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Balaji Pai
Department of Neurosurgery, Pradhan Mantri Swastha Suraksha Yojana - Superspeicaility Hospital, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Authors report a case of right orbital intraconal abducens nerve schwannoma in a 32-year lady, who presented with a sense of tightness and discomfort in right eye on looking extreme right side since 4 months. The tumor was totally excised with functional preservation of the nerve by superior orbitotomy. The clinical, radiological features and the management are discussed.

Key-words:

Abducens - intraconal - intraorbital - schwannoma


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22 September 2022

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