Abstract
Epithelioid malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are rarely found in cranial nerves. This report describes one such tumor originating from the infraorbital nerve in a 55-year-old man who presented with diplopia and right cheek numbness. Imaging showed a mass along the floor of the right orbit, which was excised. Histology suggested melanoma or carcinoma. Immunohistochemical staining was positive for S-100 and negative for HMB-45 and cytokeratin. Four other cases from the literature involving cranial nerves are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-151 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Ophthalmology