Diagnosis of orbital mass lesions: clinical, radiological, and pathological recommendations

The orbit can harbor mass lesions of various cellular origins. The symptoms vary considerably according to the nature, location, and extent of the disease and include common signs of proptosis, globe displacement, eyelid swelling, and restricted eye motility. Although radiological imaging tools are improving, with each imaging pattern having its own differential diagnosis, orbital mass lesions often pose a diagnostic challenge. To provide an accurate, specific, and sufficiently comprehensive diagnosis, to optimize clinical management and estimate prognosis, pathological examination of a tissue biopsy is essential.

Source: Survey of Ophthalmology - July 1, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ilse Mombaerts, Ingvild Ramberg, Sarah E. Coupland, Steffen Heegaard Tags: Major review Source Type: research