Primary Atypical Lipomatous Tumor of the Orbit: A Case Report.

Conclusion: Although rare, the differential for unilateral proptosis with or without diplopia should include orbital liposarcomas including the ALT subtype. Imaging, biopsy, staining, and/or FISH analysis for proto-oncogenes can assist with diagnosis and staging, while the standard treatment is exenteration. PMID: 29403596 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research - Category: Opthalmology Tags: J Ophthalmic Vis Res Source Type: research