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Orbitofrontal cholesterol granuloma: percutaneous endoscopic-assisted curettage

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2006

Dinesh Selva ,
Tze Lai  and
Suren Krishnan
Dinesh Selva
Affiliation:
Oculoplastic & Orbital Division, Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia.
Tze Lai
Affiliation:
Oculoplastic & Orbital Division, Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia.
Suren Krishnan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia.
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Abstract

This paper describes the use of endoscopic visualization in curettage of orbital cholesterol granuloma (OCG). Two males aged 54 and 50 years presented with orbitofrontal cholesterol granulomas arising in the superolateral frontal bone and abutting the dura. The granulomas were approached via a superior eyelid crease incision and a 70 degree rigid endoscope was used to visualize curettage of the granuloma from the inner surface of the frontal bone and the dura. Both patients made an uncomplicated recovery and there was no recurrence at eight months and two years follow up.

Percutaneous endoscopic curettage is an alternative to blind curettage, lateral orbitotomy or frontal craniotomy for OCG.

Keywords

OrbitCholesterolGranulomaEndoscopes
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 117 , Issue 11 , November 2003 , pp. 892 - 894
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2003

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