Neuronavigation in Exeresis of Orbital Lymphangioma

• Espín, Luis ^[1] ; Quispe-Alcocer, Julio ^[2] ; Escobar-Dávila, Roberto ^[2] ; Valencia-Calderón, Carlos ^[3] ; Espín, Gabriela ^[4]
  1. [1] Médico Tratande de Ortopedia, Hospital Pediatrico Baca Ortiz, Quito.
  2. [2] Médico Residente de Neurocirugía, Hospital Pediátrico Baca Ortiz, Quito.
  3. [3] Médico Tratante de Neurocirugía, Hospital Pediátrico Baca Ortiz, Quito.
  4. [4] Médico Residente de Ortopedia Hospital Carlos Andrade Marin, Quito.

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• Localización: International Journal of Medical and Surgical Sciences, (IJMSS), ISSN-e 0719-532X, ISSN 0719-3904, Vol. 3, Nº. 3, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: September 2016), págs. 927-932
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  • Lymphangioma is a benign tumor predominantly in childhood, due to growth that can compromise the organ where it grows. Several treatment options, have been proposed however, surgery remains the first choice. Neuronavigation allows successful excision and use in eye surgery, which decreases the risk of sequels following excision of orbital lymphangioma.