Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the orbit: A clinico-pathological study of 25 cases

ConclusionIMT is a distinct entity which may occur in the orbit primarily. It should be considered in differential diagnosis in all orbital masses, particularly with onset of acute or subcronic inflammation. Surgical biopsy associated to a partial debulcking of the tumor, avoiding to damage adjacent vital structure may contribute to improve the outcome. Steroid therapy, seems to be the suitable as first line medical therapy, although, as reported in literature, not all cases respond to this treatment regimen. Radiotherapy, may be considered as an alternative therapy. Recurrences occurred in 24% of patients and may be treated with additional surgical resection and a new course of steroid or radiotherapy. No specific pathological features which may correlate with the prognosis have been found in this series.
Source: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research