Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma presenting with left lateral rectus enlargement and orbital cellulitis

We report a 58-year-old woman who presented with diplopia, unilateral orbital pain, erythema, and chemosis as the primary presentation of a metastatic small intestine NET. This case serves as a reminder that identification of orbital NETs should prompt investigation for primary gastrointestinal or pulmonary NETs. Goals of surgery include obtaining a tissue sample, debulking the lesion, and preserving visual function.PMID:34456492 | PMC:PMC8366931 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2021.1930633
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: research