Unilateral alacrimia as a presenting symptom of Meckel’s cave tumour
Ignacio Manuel López Miñarro, Laura Prieto Domínguez, Víctor Manuel Asensio-Sánchez
TL;DR
A rare brain tumor in the Meckel’s cave region caused dry eye symptoms by damaging the trigeminal nerve.
Contribution
This case report highlights unilateral alacrimia as a rare and under-recognized presenting symptom of Meckel’s cave tumours.
Findings
A 44-year-old male presented with tear deficiency due to a Meckel’s cave tumour.
The tumour was found to harm the trigeminal nerve, leading to ocular symptoms.
The case emphasizes the link between Meckel’s cave tumours and tear deficiency disorders.
Abstract
Meckel’s cave tumour, a rare benign tumour originating from the Schwann cells surrounding the trigeminal nerve within the Meckel’s cave region, can present with a variety of clinical manifestations. We report a case of a 44-year-old male patient who presented with symptoms of tear deficiency, including dryness, ocular discomfort, and blurred vision. Diagnostic evaluation revealed the presence of a Meckel’s cave tumour harming the trigeminal nerve, leading to alacrimia. This case highlights the association between Meckel’s cave tumour and tear deficiency disorders.
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TopicsNeuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances · Soft tissue tumor case studies