Orbital Angioma: ‎A Case Report and Literature Review

  • Authors

    • Si Ali I.‎ Department of neurosurgery, university hospital center of Mostaganem, faculty of medicine of Mostaganem, Algeria
    • Berdi FZ., Habib A Habib A Department of neurosurgery, university hospital center of Mostaganem, faculty of medicine of Mostaganem, Algeria
    • Badache K.‎ Department of neurosurgery, university hospital center of Mostaganem, faculty of medicine of Mostaganem, Algeria
    https://doi.org/10.14419/4w9tb850

    Received date: December 22, 2025

    Accepted date: February 6, 2026

    Published date: February 12, 2026

  • Orbital Angioma; Exophthalmos; Orbital Surgery; Imaging

  • Abstract

    Orbital angioma is a rare vascular tumour that can cause exophthalmos, ‎diplopia, and visual impairment. We report a case of orbital angioma in a ‎patient presenting with progressive unilateral exophthalmos. Imaging and ‎surgical intervention allowed for diagnosis and appropriate management‎.

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    I.‎ , S. A. ., Habib A, B. F. H. A., & K.‎, B. (2026). Orbital Angioma: ‎A Case Report and Literature Review. International Journal of Medicine, 14(1), 21-25. https://doi.org/10.14419/4w9tb850