The Inferior Orbital Fissure Syndrome

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Identifier walsh_1988_s2_c4
Title The Inferior Orbital Fissure Syndrome
Creator Steven A. Newman, MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine
Subject Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic; Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases; Cavernous Sinus
History A 26-year old female with a 9-month history of lack of tearing on the left side.
Pathology Soft tissue mass extending into the inferior orbital fissure.
Disease/Diagnosis Adenoid cystic carcinoma
Clinical VA: 20/15 OU
Presenting Symptom Lack of tearing on the left side
Neuroimaging CT; MRI
Treatment XRT; Antineoplastic agents
Date 1988
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Relation is Part of Case presented at the NANOS 1988 Walsh Session, May 7-8
Collection Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NOVEL http://NOVEL.utah.edu
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Contributor Primary Newman, Steven A.
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