Primary Surgical Excision for Pediatric Orbital Capillary Hemangioma

Abstract

We report the technique and outcome of surgical excision of subcutaneous orbital capillary hemangioma causing eye globe displacement in two children. Primary surgical excision was performed with blunt dissection along the tumor walls using a cotton-tipped applicator as the dissecting tool with simultaneous outward gentle traction on the tumor wall. Despite the deep and extensive orbital involvement, complete excision of the hemangiomas was achievable with this technique, which permitted excellent visualization of the surgical planes throughout the procedures. Deep and extensive pediatric orbital capillary hemangioma can be surgically excised with the suggested technique, which obviates the need for intralesional or systemic medical therapy, yielding optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes, shortly after surgery.

• Amblyopia
• capillary hemangioma
• orbit
• pediatric
• surgery

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