Sphenoid Wing Meningioma with Rheumatic Heart Disease- Challenges and Management - Case Report
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A 35 year old female, a known case of rheumatic heart disease with mitral stenosis and mitral regurgitation was referred to our department from peripheral hospital with a history of headache and diminution of vision in her left eye for last one month. On examination, her general condition was fair, vitals stable. Except for the generalised diminution of vision, no other positive finding was recorded.
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