A rare case of lacrimal sac dirofilariasis confirmed by polymerase chain reaction
Orbit. 2023 Nov 17:1-3. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2278611. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA 69-year-old female presented with complaints of persistent watering in the left eye for the past 8 years. She underwent a left external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) 8 years ago. On examination, left lacrimal passage irrigation showed regurgitation of fluid from opposite punctum. She underwent a revision external DCR with bicanalicular intubation and a portion of fibrosed sac was sent for histopathological examination (HPE). HPE showed a Microfilarial worm with surrounding granulomatous inflammation. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on...
Source: Orbit - November 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ruhi Girish Jange Kirthi Koka Md Shahid Alam Subramanian Krishnakumar Raman Muthusamy Jyotirmay Biswas Source Type: research
A comparison of proptosis reduction with teprotumumab versus surgical decompression based on fat-to-muscle ratio in thyroid eye disease
CONCLUSIONS: Baseline FMR can be used to counsel patients as to proptosis reduction with teprotumumab versus surgery. Subjects with low FMR obtain comparable proptosis reduction with teprotumumab or surgery, whereas high FMR is associated with more significant proptosis reduction following surgery over teprotumumab.PMID:37978819 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2023.2282509 (Source: Orbit)
Source: Orbit - November 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Michelle A J Ting Nicole J Topilow Lilangi S Ediriwickrema Jin Sook Yoon Catherine Y Liu Bobby S Korn Don O Kikkawa Source Type: research
Letter to the editor regarding the article "Unexpected recurrence and rapid progression of lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma during pregnancy: a case report"
Orbit. 2023 Nov 18:1. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2283175. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37978820 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2023.2283175 (Source: Orbit)
Source: Orbit - November 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fernando Procianoy Source Type: research
A novel case of recurrent cylindroma of the orbit
We report a case of a recurrent orbital cylindroma following incomplete excision. A 75-year-old female presented with a recurrent left inferomedial orbital mass. Seven years prior a mass of the same location was excised and on histology at the time resembled a cylindroma. The patient had a history of lung adenocarcinoma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) found the recurrent mass to be a well-circumscribed lesion anterior to the inferior oblique. The mass was subsequently excised. Histological analysis found a well-circumscribed neoplasm with a characteristic jigsaw pattern of nested cells, consistent with cylindroma. This c...
Source: Orbit - November 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jacob Schmid Khizar Rana Craig James Gary Davis Dinesh Selva Source Type: research
A rare case of lacrimal sac dirofilariasis confirmed by polymerase chain reaction
Orbit. 2023 Nov 17:1-3. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2278611. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA 69-year-old female presented with complaints of persistent watering in the left eye for the past 8 years. She underwent a left external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) 8 years ago. On examination, left lacrimal passage irrigation showed regurgitation of fluid from opposite punctum. She underwent a revision external DCR with bicanalicular intubation and a portion of fibrosed sac was sent for histopathological examination (HPE). HPE showed a Microfilarial worm with surrounding granulomatous inflammation. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on...
Source: Orbit - November 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ruhi Girish Jange Kirthi Koka Md Shahid Alam Subramanian Krishnakumar Raman Muthusamy Jyotirmay Biswas Source Type: research
A comparison of proptosis reduction with teprotumumab versus surgical decompression based on fat-to-muscle ratio in thyroid eye disease
CONCLUSIONS: Baseline FMR can be used to counsel patients as to proptosis reduction with teprotumumab versus surgery. Subjects with low FMR obtain comparable proptosis reduction with teprotumumab or surgery, whereas high FMR is associated with more significant proptosis reduction following surgery over teprotumumab.PMID:37978819 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2023.2282509 (Source: Orbit)
Source: Orbit - November 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Michelle A J Ting Nicole J Topilow Lilangi S Ediriwickrema Jin Sook Yoon Catherine Y Liu Bobby S Korn Don O Kikkawa Source Type: research
Letter to the editor regarding the article "Unexpected recurrence and rapid progression of lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma during pregnancy: a case report"
Orbit. 2023 Nov 18:1. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2283175. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37978820 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2023.2283175 (Source: Orbit)
Source: Orbit - November 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fernando Procianoy Source Type: research
< em > Alternaria < /em > fungal dacryocystitis with cutaneous fistula: a case report
Orbit. 2023 Nov 17:1-4. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2274867. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAlternaria is a fungal genus that can cause opportunistic human infection in immunocompromised hosts. While the majority of clinical manifestations are cutaneous or subcutaneous infections, there are reports of oculomycosis, which is most commonly present as keratomycosis or endophthalmitis.Here, we present a rare case of Alternaria dacryocystitis with cutaneous fistula in a diabetic patient. The patient was referred with a non-healing medial canthal wound and an initial biopsy report showing "ruptured hair follicle;" re-examination o...
Source: Orbit - November 17, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Leslie Huang Katherine F Dalzotto Mark T Duffy Jaclyn Gurwin Suzanne W van Landingham Source Type: research
Selenium supplementation in thyroid eye disease: an updated review from a clinical ophthalmic perspective
Orbit. 2023 Nov 17:1-11. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2276783. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThyroid eye disease (TED) consists of a spectrum of autoimmune orbital pathology that threatens patients' quality of life and vision. Research suggests that oxidative stress plays a role in both the thyroid gland and orbit. Selenium has been proposed as a potential therapeutic adjunct given its role in thyroid physiology and antioxidant metabolism. Furthermore, selenium status has been linked to multiple pathological thyroid states. Despite the preponderance of evidence demonstrating a role for selenium in thyroid disease, limited re...
Source: Orbit - November 17, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: William Foos Janice Maliakkal Hernandez Tamer N Mansour Source Type: research
< em > Alternaria < /em > fungal dacryocystitis with cutaneous fistula: a case report
Orbit. 2023 Nov 17:1-4. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2274867. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAlternaria is a fungal genus that can cause opportunistic human infection in immunocompromised hosts. While the majority of clinical manifestations are cutaneous or subcutaneous infections, there are reports of oculomycosis, which is most commonly present as keratomycosis or endophthalmitis.Here, we present a rare case of Alternaria dacryocystitis with cutaneous fistula in a diabetic patient. The patient was referred with a non-healing medial canthal wound and an initial biopsy report showing "ruptured hair follicle;" re-examination o...
Source: Orbit - November 17, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Leslie Huang Katherine F Dalzotto Mark T Duffy Jaclyn Gurwin Suzanne W van Landingham Source Type: research
Selenium supplementation in thyroid eye disease: an updated review from a clinical ophthalmic perspective
Orbit. 2023 Nov 17:1-11. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2276783. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThyroid eye disease (TED) consists of a spectrum of autoimmune orbital pathology that threatens patients' quality of life and vision. Research suggests that oxidative stress plays a role in both the thyroid gland and orbit. Selenium has been proposed as a potential therapeutic adjunct given its role in thyroid physiology and antioxidant metabolism. Furthermore, selenium status has been linked to multiple pathological thyroid states. Despite the preponderance of evidence demonstrating a role for selenium in thyroid disease, limited re...
Source: Orbit - November 17, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: William Foos Janice Maliakkal Hernandez Tamer N Mansour Source Type: research
Position of the anterior ethmoidal foramen and trauma to the cranial base during transconjunctival medial orbital decompression: a systematic literature review
CONCLUSIONS: The position of the AEF is variable and should not be considered a safe landmark for all patients.PMID:37942625 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2023.2274866 (Source: Orbit)
Source: Orbit - November 9, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Antonio A V Cruz Barbara S Cunha Source Type: research
A rare case of orbital inflammation complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
We report a rare case of orbital inflammation complicating hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) patient. HLH is a rare, life-threatening disorder characterized by uncontrolled activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and macrophages. A 37-year-old man known to have HLH, presented with a left periorbital swelling that was unsuccessfully treated as an orbital cellulitis, with intravenous antibiotics. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the orbits revealed inflammatory changes with no orbital collection or paranasal sinus disease. An orbital biopsy demonstrated lymphoplasmacytic infiltrations admixed wi...
Source: Orbit - November 9, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohamad Baba Matthew Fenech Muhammad Usman Saeed Austin McCormick Muhammed Jawad Source Type: research
Position of the anterior ethmoidal foramen and trauma to the cranial base during transconjunctival medial orbital decompression: a systematic literature review
CONCLUSIONS: The position of the AEF is variable and should not be considered a safe landmark for all patients.PMID:37942625 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2023.2274866 (Source: Orbit)
Source: Orbit - November 9, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Antonio A V Cruz Barbara S Cunha Source Type: research
A rare case of orbital inflammation complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
We report a rare case of orbital inflammation complicating hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) patient. HLH is a rare, life-threatening disorder characterized by uncontrolled activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and macrophages. A 37-year-old man known to have HLH, presented with a left periorbital swelling that was unsuccessfully treated as an orbital cellulitis, with intravenous antibiotics. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the orbits revealed inflammatory changes with no orbital collection or paranasal sinus disease. An orbital biopsy demonstrated lymphoplasmacytic infiltrations admixed wi...
Source: Orbit - November 9, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohamad Baba Matthew Fenech Muhammad Usman Saeed Austin McCormick Muhammed Jawad Source Type: research
