Rare Orbital Tumor Diagnosed & Managed with Precision Neurosurgery and Case Manager-Led Care

 

 

Patient Name: Ms. Lamin Nanah
Age: 26 Years
Condition: Left Cavernous Sinus Meningioma with Orbital Extension
Service: Neuro-Oncology Surgery Management – Med Access India

 

Patient Background

Ms. Lamin Nanah, a 26-year-old patient, presented with:
• Left eye proptosis (bulging of the eyeball)
• Progressive swelling over 2 years
• Complete vision loss in left eye
• Prior steroid treatment with no improvement
She was suspected to have an orbital tumor and required advanced evaluation.

 

Clinical Challenges

• Long-standing untreated tumor
• Vision already compromised
• Tumor located in critical skull base region
• High-risk surgical planning required

Med Access Case Manager-Led Medical Case Management A dedicated Case Manager ensured structured and seamless care:

 

1. Multi-Specialist Coordination

✔ Arranged consultations with:
• Neurosurgeon
• Neurologist
• Ophthalmologist
👉 Ensured a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation

 

2. Accurate Diagnosis Establishment

Under Case Manager coordination:
• CT Brain Scan
• MRI Orbit Scan
👉 Final Diagnosis:
Left Cavernous Sinus Meningioma (CSM) with Orbital Extension
✔ Identified exact tumor origin and spread

 

3. Treatment Strategy Planning

After expert discussions:
👉 Recommended procedure:
Left Pterional Craniotomy + Orbitotomy with Tumor Excision
✔ Carefully planned due to proximity to optic nerve and brain structures

 

4. Patient Education Decision Support

Case Manager ensured:
✔ Detailed explanation of surgery
✔ Access to educational materials
✔ Clarity on risks, outcomes & recovery
👉 Patient was fully informed and confident

 

5. Hospital & Surgery Coordination (Key Role)

✔ Selected top neurosurgery centre of excellence
✔ Managed:
• Admission process
• Coordination with doctors & nursing team
• Daily updates on treatment progress
👉 Case Manager visited daily to ensure smooth execution

 

6. Surgical Management

✔ Complex neurosurgery successfully performed
✔ Tumor excision completed

 

7. Recovery & Post-Operative Care

✔ Continuous monitoring
✔ Recovery guidance & precautions
✔ Do’s & Don’ts explained clearly

 

Outcome

✅ Accurate diagnosis of rare skull-base tumor
✅ Successful surgical intervention
✅ Stabilization of condition
✅ Structured recovery pathway

 

Role of Med Access Case Manager

This case demonstrates the impact of Case Manager-led care:
✔ Coordinated multiple specialists
✔ Ensured timely diagnosis & surgery
✔ Provided continuous patient support
✔ Maintained transparency at every step

 

Case Significance

✔ Eye symptoms can indicate deeper neurological conditions
✔ Early expert evaluation is critical
✔ Complex tumors need multidisciplinary planning
✔ Case Manager ensures end-to-end seamless experience

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