Intraosseous hemangioma at the left lateral canthus: a case report

Authors

  • Yan Yu Julia Chan Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Kwok Lai Hunter Yuen Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12809/hkjo-v22n1p22-3

Abstract

A 56-year-old Chinese woman presented with a 7-year history of a progressive, painless swelling at the left lateral canthus. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the orbit revealed a hypodense lesion of 1.4 cm at the anterior aspect of the left zygomatic arch. A radiological diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia was made. Debulking of the left lateral wall was performed. Intraoperatively, a diamond burr was used to smooth the surface and resulted in moderate bleeding, which was uncommon for fibrous dysplasia. Hemostasis was achieved with bone wax and direct compression. The pathological diagnosis was an intraosseous hemangioma.

Author Biographies

  • Yan Yu Julia Chan, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Resident Trainee, Hong Kong Eye Hospital

    Clinical Tutor (Honorary), Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • Kwok Lai Hunter Yuen, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Clinical Associate Professor (Honorary), Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


    Consultant, Hong Kong Eye Hospital

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2018-09-01

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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2018)

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Case Report

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Intraosseous hemangioma at the left lateral canthus: a case report. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2018 Sep. 1 [cited 2026 Jul. 28];22(1):22-3. Available from: https://hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/236

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