Presenting Characteristics for Symptomatic, as Compared to Asymptomatic (assumed), Orbital Cavernous Venous Malformations

Aims:

To compare the characteristics for symptomatic and asymptomatic orbital cavernous venous malformations (OCVMs).

Methods:

A retrospective case-note review for patients with OCVMs was performed for demographics and presenting features.

Results:

Four hundred and fourteen patients (258 female; 62%) presented at a mean age of 49.4 years and all were unilateral. Ninety-two (22%) asymptomatic OCVMs were found a decade later than 322 symptomatic patients (57.8 vs. 47.0 years; p

Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research