ArticleActa neurochirurgica2024
Superior orbital fissure narrowing and tumor-associated pain in spheno-orbital meningiomas.
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- State of the art and future perspectives on the management of spheno-orbital meningiomas: a meta-analysis comparing transorbital and transcranial approaches.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Spheno-Orbital Meningiomas: The Rationale behind the Decision-Making Process of Treatment Strategy.Cancers · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionSpheno-orbital meningiomas (SOMs) represent a distinct subtype of meningioma characterized by their unique multi-compartmental invasion pattern. Previous studies have investigated correlations between SOMs and visual manifestations. However, our comprehension of pain associated with SOMs remains limited. This study aims to provide insight into the pathophysiology underlying SOM-related pain through measurements of tumor volume and superior orbital fissure (SOF) narrowing.
methodsThis retrospective study included patients who underwent surgical resection of a SOM between 2000 and 2022. Preoperative CT and/or MRI scans were analyzed, and the tumor volume of each segment was measured. Bony 3D reconstructions were used to measure the area of the SOF, and SOF narrowing was calculated.
resultsThe study cohort included 66 patients diagnosed with SOMs, among which 25.8% (n = 17) presented with pain. Postoperatively, 14/17 (82.4%) of patients reported pain improvement. There was no significant correlation between the total volume or the volume of tumor within each compartment and the presence of pain on presentation (p > 0.05). The median SOF narrowing was significantly different between patients presenting with and without tumor-associated pain with median of 11 mm
conclusionWhile the exact cause of tumor-associated pain remains unclear, SOF narrowing seems to play a role in pain among SOM patients. Based on the radiological characteristics, SOF neurovascular decompression is recommended in SOM patients.
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