Minimally Invasive Endo-Orbital Approach to Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas Improves Visual Outcomes – our experience with the first 7 cases

Abstract

Spheno-orbital meningiomas are uncommon, complex tumours characterized by hyperostosis of the sphenoid bone [1]. The primary tumour arises in the dura of the sphenoid wing and enters the orbit through the optic canal or superior orbital fissure [1]. The most common clinical manifestations are proptosis and visual loss due to progressive invasion of the orbit and compression of the optic nerve [1,2]. Surgical treatment is associated with significant morbidity due to the location of the tumour, and complete surgical resection is often not possible [1,2,3].

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