Orbitofrontal cholesterol granuloma

Cholesterol granuloma of the orbital bones is a rare but readily recognisable condition. It is an osteolytic lesion with a granulomatous reaction surrounding cholesterol crystals, old haemorrhage and a fibrous capsule. There is a male preponderance and it usually occurs in young or middle-aged men....

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2005-02, Vol.12 (2), p.206-209
Main Authors: Chow, L.P., McNab, A.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cholesterol
cholesterol granuloma
frontal bone
Frontal Lobe - pathology
Frontal Lobe - surgery
Granuloma - diagnosis
Granuloma - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
orbit
Orbital Diseases - diagnosis
Orbital Diseases - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Cholesterol granuloma of the orbital bones is a rare but readily recognisable condition. It is an osteolytic lesion with a granulomatous reaction surrounding cholesterol crystals, old haemorrhage and a fibrous capsule. There is a male preponderance and it usually occurs in young or middle-aged men. It is treatable with drainage and curettage via an orbitotomy, and craniotomy or wide bone removal is almost never required. Six cases of this condition were reviewed to highlight the typical clinical presentation, computed tomography and magnetic resonance results, and surgical management.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2003.09.006