Open AccessNeuronavigation in Exeresis of Orbital Lymphangioma
Author(s) -
Luis Espín,
Julio Quispe-Alcocer,
Roberto Escobar-Dávila,
C Valencia-Calderón,
Gabriela Espín
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of medical and surgical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0719-532X
pISSN - 0719-3904
DOI - 10.32457/ijmss.2016.026
Subject(s) - lymphangioma , medicine , neuronavigation , surgery , radiology , resection
Lymphangioma is a benign tumor predominantly in childhood, due to growth that can compromise the organ where it grows. Several treatment options, have been proposed however, surgery remains the first choice. Neuronavigation allows successful excision and use in eye surgery, which decreases the risk of sequels following excision of orbital lymphangioma.