Extradural nasal and orbital extension of glioblastoma multiforme without previous surgical intervention

Surg Neurol. 1980 Nov;14(5):343-7.

Abstract

A case of extradural nasal and orbital extension of a glioblastoma multiforme in the absence of previous surgical intervention is presented. Such penetration by a glioma is rare due to the natural resistance of the dura mater.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Glioblastoma / pathology
  • Glioblastoma / secondary*
  • Humans
  • Nasal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasal Cavity / pathology
  • Nose Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology
  • Nose Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology
  • Orbital Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Radiography