ABSTRACT
Schwannoma, also referred to as neurilemmoma, is a benign tumor of peripheral nerve arising from Schwann cells that form the neural sheath. Schwannoma of ophthalmic interest is rare although it has been reported in relation with the orbit, and less frequently with the uveal tract and conjunctiva. Isolated eyelid schwannoma is extremely uncommon. Up until now, only eight cases have been reported in literature. Herein, we report two cases of eyelid schwannoma.
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Antigens, Neoplasm/metabolism , Eyelid Neoplasms/metabolism , Eyelid Neoplasms/pathology , Eyelid Neoplasms/surgery , Female , Humans , Immunochemistry , Male , Melanoma-Specific Antigens , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Proteins/metabolism , Neurilemmoma/metabolism , Neurilemmoma/pathology , Neurilemmoma/surgery , Rare Diseases , S100 Proteins/metabolism , Young AdultABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to show the result of outpatient cataract surgery and its differences or advantages with inpatient cataract surgery. The retrospective study concern 722 consecutive patients collected from June 1995 till May 1997; 388 underwent outpatient cataract surgery and 384 underwent inpatient cataract surgery. There were non significant difference between the two groups in type of cataract surgery. Immediate postoperative complications and final visual acuity did not show any significant difference in both groups. Conclusion This analysis shows the great advantages of this simple surgical procedure such an increase in cataract operation leading to a decrease of patients in waiting list