Background: Sphenoorbital meningiomas (SOM) harbor intrinsic features that render their surgical management and the reconstruction of the resulting bony defect overtly challenging.
Methods: A 70-year-old woman, harboring a long-standing left frontotemporal bony swelling conservatively managed, presented with progressive left proptosis. Radiological features were consistent with an en plaque SOM. A one-step multiportal transcranial and endoscopic transorbital approach (TOA) with custom bone three-dimensional (3D) printing reconstruction using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) was scheduled.
Results: Postoperative functional and aesthetic results were excellent, with proptosis and calvarian deformity resolution. Tumor subtotal resection was achieved. Histopathological diagnosis confirmed a transitional meningioma (WHO grade I).
Conclusions: The endoscopic TOA, isolated or as part of a multiportal strategy, has entered the surgical armamentarium for the treatment of SOMs. A customized PMMA cranioplasty can be considered a possible option for the reconstruction of large bony defects in a one-step fashion.
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