Graphic of a proptotic eye with swollen periorbital tissues. Other views demonstrate that this meningioma extends into the brain. Notice the optic nerve head and overlying blood vessels, and dilated retinal veins. The nerve head appears raised. In this case, the eye had lost all vision.
Orbital meningiomas are typically slow-growing lesions.
Many can be observed for growth prior to considering intervention. The goal of local resection should be complete removal of the tumor. This usually involves removal of the involved optic nerve. If complete surgical removal is not possible or in special circumstances, radiation therapy is commonly employed. This web site is optimized for Netscape 3.0 compliant browsers.