Orbital tumour due rhinosinusal extension in a patient with Wegener's granulomatosis

Abstract

Case report: The case is presented of a 49 year-old woman with an orbital mass originating from the rhinosinus. She had a history of Wegener's granulomatosis, refractory to both biological and immunosuppressive therapy. Clinical examination showed proptosis, diplopia, and restriction of ocular movements.

Discussion: Orbital mass resection was performed, due to its rapid growth, and lack of response to medical treatment.

Keywords: Diplopia; Diplopía; Granulomatosis de Wegener; Orbital tumour; Proptosis; Rhinosinus tumour; Tumoración orbitaria; Tumoración rinosinusal; Wegener's granulomatosis.