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ArticleCureus2024

Bilateral Inferior Rectus Schwannoma and Strabismus: A Case Report.

Estefania Ramirez Marquez, Alejandra Santiago, Angel G Torres, Yannina Colon, Roman Velez, Luis Serrano, Joseph Campbell, Ricardo Rodriguez Rosa

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Estefania Ramirez MarquezOphthalmology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
Alejandra SantiagoOphthalmology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
Angel G TorresOphthalmology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
Yannina ColonPathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
Roman VelezPathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
Luis SerranoNeuro-Ophthalmology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
Joseph CampbellOphthalmology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
Ricardo Rodriguez RosaPediatric Ophthalmology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, USA.
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus · PR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Schwannomas, also known as neurilemomas, are peripheral nerve sheath neoplasms. They can be sporadic or associated with genetic syndromes including neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). Schwannomas may lead to symptoms by exerting pressure on nearby structures, such as nerve and muscle fibers. In this study, we present the case of a 22-year-old female with a history of NF2 who, upon examination, presented with a visibly enlarged salmon-colored mass involving the left inferior rectus that she had since the age of 12 years. Ocular examinations revealed a small left hypertropia and exotropia in all gazes. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed bilateral involvement of the inferior rectus muscles. She had a partial excisional biopsy of the mass involving the left inferior rectus muscle that confirmed the presence of schwannoma. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive evaluation of sensory and motor functions as well as considering orbital schwannomas in cases of strabismus, especially within the context of neurofibromatosis.

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neurofibromatosis type 2ocular diseasepediatricsschwannomastrabismus

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PMID38576694
PMCPMC10994566
OpenAlexW4392451671

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