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Tuberculoma of the Orbit

Research Abstract
A 22-year-old male patient had proptosis and lower-lid mass extending to the orbit. Histopathology following surgical excision showed a characteristic picture of non-caseating granuloma. Acid-fast bacilli were seen in tissue sections. The patient responded to antituberculous therapy.
Research Authors
Massoud AM, Hassan SA, Kroosh SS
Research Department
Research Journal
Saudi Bull Ophthalmol
Research Pages
185-187
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
Volume 4 - Number 3
Research Year
1989