EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Intraorbital meningiomas are rare, benign tumors originating from the meningothelial cells of the arachnoid membrane. This case report describes a 67-year-old female patient with a history of invasive ductal carcinoma who presented with severe headaches and dizziness. MRI identified an intraorbital, intra-conical mass with typical imaging features, including intermediate T2 signal, hyperintensity on FLAIR, and strong post-contrast enhancement. The mass was extra-axial, round, well-defined, and caused scalloping of the temporal bone, suggesting its compressive effect. MRI played a crucial role in accurately characterizing the lesion and distinguishing it from other orbital pathologies.

 Keywords: Meningioma; Intra Orbital; MRI

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