- •Preface
- •Contents
- •Contributors
- •1 Primary Orbital Cancers in Adults
- •1.1 Lymphoproliferative Disorders
- •1.1.1 Presenting Signs and Symptoms, Histopathologic and Molecular Genetic Characteristics, and Diagnosis
- •1.1.2 Treatment
- •1.1.3 Follow-up
- •1.2 Mesenchymal Tumors
- •1.2.1 Fibrous Histiocytoma
- •1.2.2 Solitary Fibrous Tumor
- •1.2.3 Hemangiopericytoma
- •1.2.4 Other Mesenchymal Tumors
- •1.3 Lacrimal Gland Tumors
- •References
- •2 Nonmalignant Tumors of the Orbit
- •2.1 Presentation
- •2.2 Cystic Lesions
- •2.3 Vascular Tumors
- •2.4 Lymphoproliferative Masses
- •2.6 Mesenchymal Tumors
- •2.7 Neurogenic Tumors
- •2.8 Lacrimal Gland Tumors
- •References
- •3 Pediatric Orbital Tumors
- •3.1 Introduction
- •3.2 Cystic Lesions
- •3.2.1 Dermoid Cyst
- •3.2.1.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.2.1.2 Imaging
- •3.2.1.3 Histopathology
- •3.2.1.4 Treatment
- •3.2.1.5 Prognosis
- •3.2.2 Teratoma
- •3.2.2.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.2.2.2 Imaging
- •3.2.2.3 Histopathology
- •3.2.2.4 Treatment
- •3.2.2.5 Prognosis
- •3.3 Vascular Tumors
- •3.3.1 Capillary Hemangioma
- •3.3.1.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.3.1.2 Imaging
- •3.3.1.3 Histopathology
- •3.3.1.4 Treatment
- •3.3.1.5 Prognosis
- •3.3.2 Lymphangioma
- •3.3.2.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.3.2.2 Imaging
- •3.3.2.3 Histopathology
- •3.3.2.4 Treatment
- •3.3.2.5 Prognosis
- •3.4 Histiocytic Lesions
- •3.4.1 Eosinophilic Granuloma
- •3.4.1.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.4.1.2 Imaging
- •3.4.1.3 Histopathology
- •3.4.1.4 Treatment
- •3.4.1.5 Prognosis
- •3.5 Neural Tumors
- •3.5.1 Optic Nerve Glioma
- •3.5.1.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.5.1.2 Imaging
- •3.5.1.3 Histopathology
- •3.5.1.4 Treatment
- •3.5.1.5 Prognosis
- •3.5.2.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.5.2.2 Imaging
- •3.5.2.3 Histopathology
- •3.5.2.4 Treatment
- •3.5.2.5 Prognosis
- •3.6 Malignant Lesions
- •3.6.1 Ewing Sarcoma
- •3.6.1.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.6.1.2 Imaging
- •3.6.1.3 Histopathology
- •3.6.1.4 Treatment
- •3.6.1.5 Prognosis
- •3.6.2 Neuroblastoma
- •3.6.2.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.6.2.2 Imaging
- •3.6.2.3 Histopathology
- •3.6.2.4 Treatment
- •3.6.2.5 Prognosis
- •3.6.3 Retinoblastoma
- •3.6.3.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.6.3.2 Imaging
- •3.6.3.3 Histopathology
- •3.6.3.4 Treatment
- •3.6.3.5 Prognosis
- •3.6.4 Granulocytic Sarcoma
- •3.6.4.1 Clinical Presentation
- •3.6.4.2 Imaging
- •3.6.4.3 Histopathology
- •3.6.4.4 Treatment
- •3.6.4.5 Prognosis
- •3.6.5 Rhabdomyosarcoma
- •References
- •4.1 Introduction
- •4.2 Clinical and Radiological Presentation
- •4.3 Staging
- •4.4 Surgery
- •4.5 Chemotherapy
- •4.6 Radiation Therapy
- •4.7 Conclusions and Future Directions
- •References
- •5 Metastatic Orbital Tumors
- •5.1 Introduction
- •5.2 Incidence
- •5.3 Anatomical Considerations
- •5.4 Presentation and Clinical Features
- •5.5 Diagnosis
- •5.6 Treatment
- •5.7 Types of Cancer Metastatic to the Orbit
- •5.7.1 Breast Carcinoma
- •5.7.2 Lung Carcinoma
- •5.7.3 Prostate Carcinoma
- •5.7.4 Melanoma
- •5.7.5 Carcinoid Tumors
- •5.7.6 Other Cancers
- •5.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •6.1 Tumors of Intraocular and Ocular Adnexal Origin
- •6.1.1 Eyelid Tumors
- •6.1.2 Intraocular Tumors
- •6.2 Tumors of Sinus and Nasopharyngeal Origin
- •6.2.1 Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- •6.2.2 Other Tumors of Sinus and Nasopharyngeal Origin
- •6.3 Tumors of Brain Origin
- •6.3.1 Meningioma
- •6.3.2 Other Intracranial Tumors
- •References
- •7 Lacrimal Gland Tumors
- •7.1 Introduction
- •7.2 Lymphoproliferative Lesions of the Lacrimal Gland
- •7.3 Benign Epithelial Tumors of the Lacrimal Gland
- •7.3.1 Pleomorphic Adenoma
- •7.3.2 Other Benign Epithelial Tumors
- •7.4 Malignant Epithelial Tumors of the Lacrimal Gland
- •7.4.1 Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
- •7.4.2 Other Malignant Epithelial Tumors
- •7.5 AJCC Staging for Lacrimal Gland Tumors
- •References
- •8.1 Introduction
- •8.2 Indications
- •8.3 Surgical Techniques
- •8.3.1 Medial Orbitotomy Approach
- •8.3.2 Medial Eyelid Crease Approach
- •8.3.3 Lateral Orbitotomy Approach
- •8.3.4 Lateral Canthotomy Approach
- •8.4 Possible Indications for ONSF in Cancer Patients
- •8.4.1 Metastatic Breast Cancer
- •8.4.2 Lymphomatous Optic Neuropathy Diagnosed by Optic Nerve Biopsy
- •8.4.3 Adjuvant Therapy in Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma
- •8.4.4 Papilledema Associated with Brain Tumors
- •8.4.5 Radiation-Induced Optic Neuropathy
- •8.5 Complications of ONSF
- •8.6 Future Research
- •References
- •9 Management of Primary Eyelid Cancers
- •9.1 Introduction
- •9.2 Types of Eyelid Malignancies
- •9.2.1 Basal Cell Carcinoma
- •9.2.2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- •9.2.3 Melanoma
- •9.2.4 Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma
- •9.2.5 Other Primary Eyelid Malignancies
- •9.3 Management
- •9.3.1 Evaluation
- •9.3.2 Tumor Excision and Eyelid Reconstruction
- •9.3.3 Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- •9.3.4 Nonsurgical Treatment
- •9.3.5 Follow-up
- •References
- •10 Management of Conjunctival Neoplasms
- •10.1 Introduction
- •10.2 Squamous Cell Neoplasms of the Conjunctiva
- •10.2.1 Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- •10.2.2 Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- •10.2.3 Management
- •10.2.3.1 Local Excision and Cryotherapy
- •10.2.3.2 Treatment of More Advanced Disease
- •10.2.4 Surveillance
- •10.3 Melanocytic Neoplasms
- •10.3.1 Nevus
- •10.3.2 Primary Acquired Melanosis
- •10.3.3 Conjunctival Melanoma
- •References
- •11 Surgical Specimen Handling for Conjunctival and Eyelid Tumors
- •11.1 Introduction
- •11.2 Communication with the Pathologist
- •11.3 Conjunctival Specimens
- •11.4 Eyelid Specimens
- •11.5 Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- •11.6 Summary
- •References
- •12 Neuroradiology of Ocular and Orbital Tumors
- •12.1 Introduction: Imaging and Protocol
- •12.2 Anatomy
- •12.3 Intraocular Lesions
- •12.3.1 Retinoblastoma
- •12.3.2 Uveal Melanoma
- •12.3.3 Uveal Metastases
- •12.4 Orbital Lesions
- •12.4.1 Lymphoma
- •12.4.2 Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma
- •12.4.3 Orbital Nerve Sheath Tumors
- •12.4.4 Mesenchymal Tumors of the Orbit
- •12.4.5 Orbital Pseudotumor
- •12.4.6 Orbital Metastases
- •12.5 Optic Nerve Tumors
- •12.5.1 Optic Nerve Glioma
- •12.5.2 Optic Nerve Sheath Meningiomas
- •12.6 Lacrimal Gland Tumors
- •12.7 Secondary Tumor Spread to the Orbit
- •12.8 Periorbital Skin Cancer and Perineural Spread
- •12.9 Conclusion
- •References
- •13 Radiation Therapy for Orbital and Adnexal Tumors
- •13.1 Indications
- •13.2 Radiation Therapy Terminology
- •13.3 Radiation Therapy Techniques
- •13.4 Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Eyelid
- •13.5 Adjuvant Radiation Therapy for Ocular Adnexal Tumors
- •13.6 Radiation Therapy for Optic Nerve Meningiomas and Orbital Rhabdomyosarcomas
- •13.7 Toxic Effects of Radiation Therapy
- •13.8 Summary
- •References
- •14.1 Historical Perspective
- •14.2 Presentation and Workup
- •14.4 Genetics
- •14.5 Pathologic Features
- •14.6 Treatment Options
- •14.6.1 General Considerations
- •14.6.2 Enucleation
- •14.6.3 Chemoreduction
- •14.6.4 Subtenon (Subconjunctival) Chemotherapy
- •14.6.5 Unilateral Disease
- •14.6.6 Bilateral Disease
- •14.7 Focal Therapies
- •14.7.1 Cryotherapy
- •14.7.2 Laser Photocoagulation
- •14.7.3 Brachytherapy
- •14.7.4 Thermotherapy
- •14.7.5 Radiation Therapy
- •14.8 Multi-institutional Clinical Trials
- •14.9 Animal Models of Retinoblastoma
- •14.10 Gene Transfer Technology for Treatment of Retinoblastoma
- •14.11 Future Development
- •References
- •15 Management of Uveal Melanoma
- •15.1 Epidemiology
- •15.2 Clinical Features
- •15.3 Diagnosis
- •15.4 Staging and Prognostic Factors
- •15.5 Background Studies
- •15.6 Overview of Management
- •15.7 Brachytherapy
- •15.8 Charged-Particle Radiotherapy
- •15.9 Surgical Techniques
- •15.9.1 Uveal Resection
- •15.9.2 Enucleation
- •15.9.3 Transpupillary Thermotherapy
- •15.9.4 Pathologic Assessment
- •15.9.5 Histologic Examination
- •15.10 Conclusion
- •References
- •16 Uveal Metastases from Solid Tumors
- •16.1 Introduction
- •16.2 Patient Characteristics
- •16.3 Symptoms
- •16.4 Clinical Features
- •16.5 Diagnosis
- •16.6 Treatment
- •16.6.1 Observation
- •16.6.2 External-Beam Radiation Therapy
- •16.6.3 Chemotherapy
- •16.6.4 Plaque Brachytherapy
- •16.6.5 Transpupillary Thermotherapy
- •16.6.6 Enucleation
- •16.7 Prognosis
- •16.8 Conclusions
- •References
- •17 Vascular Tumors of the Posterior Pole
- •17.1 Introduction
- •17.3 Circumscribed Choroidal Hemangioma
- •17.4 Management of Posterior Choroidal Hemangiomas
- •17.5 Acquired Vasoproliferative Tumors of the Retina
- •17.6 Conclusions
- •References
- •18 Reconstructive Surgery for Eyelid Defects
- •18.1 Introduction
- •18.2 General Principles
- •18.3 Eyelid Defects Not Involving the Eyelid Margin
- •18.4 Small Defects Involving the Lower Eyelid Margin
- •18.5 Moderate Defects Involving the Lower Eyelid Margin
- •18.6 Large Defects Involving the Lower Eyelid Margin
- •18.7 Small Defects Involving the Upper Eyelid Margin
- •18.8 Moderate Defects Involving the Upper Eyelid Margin
- •18.9 Large Defects Involving the Upper Eyelid Margin
- •18.10 Lateral Canthal Defects
- •18.11 Medial Canthal Defects
- •References
- •19.1 Introduction
- •19.2 Anatomy
- •19.3 Causes of Obstruction
- •19.4 Evaluation
- •19.5 Treatment
- •References
- •20.1 Introduction
- •20.2 Ectropion
- •20.2.1 Ectropion Due to Facial Nerve Paralysis
- •20.2.2 Cicatricial Ectropion
- •20.3 Entropion
- •20.4 Ptosis
- •20.5 Eyelid Retraction
- •20.6 Periorbital Edema Secondary to Imatinib Mesylate
- •References
- •21.1 Introduction
- •21.2 Anatomic Considerations
- •21.2.1 Orbital Margin
- •21.2.2 Nasal and Paranasal Sinuses
- •21.2.3 The Lacrimal System
- •21.2.4 Maxilla
- •21.3 Repair of Orbital Defects
- •21.3.1 Overview of Approaches
- •21.3.1.1 Maxillectomy with Orbital Exenteration
- •21.3.1.2 Maxillectomy Without Orbital Exenteration
- •21.3.2 Types of Maxillary Defects and Strategies for Their Repair
- •21.3.2.1 Type I Defect
- •21.3.2.2 Type II Defects
- •21.3.2.3 Type III Defects
- •21.3.2.4 Type IV Defects
- •21.3.3 Reconstruction After Orbital Exenteration
- •21.4 Conclusion
- •References
- •22.1 Introduction
- •22.2 Surgical Technique
- •22.2.2 Resection of Optic Nerve in Patients with Retinoblastoma
- •22.2.3 Maintenance of Globe Integrity
- •22.3 Choice of Implant
- •22.4 Management of the Anophthalmic Socket After Enucleation and Radiation Therapy
- •22.4.1 Patients with Retinoblastoma
- •22.4.2 Patients with Uveal Melanoma with Microscopic Extrascleral Extension
- •22.4.3 Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
- •22.5 Evisceration
- •References
- •23.2 Indications
- •23.3 Preoperative Evaluation
- •23.4 Surgical Techniques of Orbital Exenteration
- •23.5 Reconstructive Options
- •23.6 Surgical Complications
- •23.7 Rehabilitation After Orbital Exenteration
- •Suggested Readings
- •24.1 Introduction
- •24.2 Relevant Anatomy
- •24.3 Clinical Evaluation
- •24.3.1 Evaluation of Muscle Function
- •24.3.2 Evaluation of Lacrimal Gland and Lacrimal Drainage System Function
- •24.4 Medical Management
- •24.5 Surgical Management
- •24.5.1 Treatment of Lagophthalmos and Exposure Keratopathy
- •24.5.2 Treatment of Lower Eyelid Laxity and Ectropion
- •24.5.3 Reanimation of the Midface
- •24.5.3.1 Static Reanimation
- •24.5.3.2 Dynamic Reanimation
- •24.5.4 Options for Correction of Brow Ptosis
- •24.5.5 Additional Procedures for Management of Facial Droop
- •24.6 Special Circumstances in Cancer Patients with Facial Nerve Paralysis
- •24.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •25.1 Introduction
- •25.4 Conclusions and Recommendations
- •References
- •26 Lacrimal and Canalicular Toxicity
- •26.1 Introduction
- •26.2 5-Fluorouracil
- •26.4 Docetaxel
- •26.5 Epiphora Associated with Other Chemotherapeutic Drugs
- •26.6 Conclusions
- •References
- •27.1 Introduction
- •27.2 Orbital, Periorbital, and Orbital Teratogenic Side Effects by Individual Drug
- •27.2.1 Busulfan
- •27.2.2 Capecitabine
- •27.2.3 Carmustine
- •27.2.4 Cetuximab
- •27.2.5 Cisplatin
- •27.2.6 Cyclophosphamide
- •27.2.7 Cytarabine
- •27.2.8 Docetaxel
- •27.2.9 Doxorubicin
- •27.2.10 Erlotinib
- •27.2.11 Etoposide
- •27.2.12 Fluorouracil
- •27.2.13 Imatinib Mesylate
- •27.2.14 Interferons
- •27.2.15 Interleukin-2, Interleukin-3, and Interleukin-6
- •27.2.16 6-Mercaptopurine
- •27.2.17 Methotrexate
- •27.2.18 Mitomycin C
- •27.2.19 Mitoxantrone Dihydrochloride
- •27.2.20 Plicamycin
- •27.2.21 Thiotepa
- •27.2.22 Vincristine
- •27.3 Summary
- •References
- •28.1 Introduction
- •28.2 Epidemiology
- •28.2.1 Bacterial
- •28.2.2 Viral
- •28.2.3 Fungal
- •28.3 Pathogenesis and Host Defense
- •28.4 Ocular and Orbital Manifestations of Infection
- •28.4.1 Bacterial
- •28.4.2 Viral
- •28.4.3 Fungal
- •28.4.3.1 Candida Species
- •28.4.3.2 Aspergillus Species
- •28.4.3.3 Other Fungal Species
- •28.5 Conclusion
- •References
- •29.1 Introduction
- •29.2 Ophthalmologic Findings with CN III, IV, and VI Palsies
- •29.3 CN III, IV, and VI Palsies due to Primary Cranial Nerve Neoplasms and Direct Extension from Primary Brain, Brain Stem, or Skull base Tumors
- •29.4 CN III, IV, and VI Palsies due to Metastasis to the Brain, Brain, Stem and Skull Base from Distant Sites
- •29.5 Cranial Nerve III, IV, and VI Palsies due to Head and Neck Cancers
- •29.6 Cranial Nerve III, IV, and VI Palsies due to Leptomeningeal Disease
- •29.7 Other Causes of CN III, IV, and VI Palsies in Cancer Patients
- •29.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •30 Skull Base Tumors
- •30.1 Introduction
- •30.2 Anatomy of the Skull Base
- •30.3 Imaging and Diagnosis of Skull Base Tumors
- •30.4 Skull Base Tumors and Neuro-ophthalmic Correlations
- •30.4.1 Esthesioneuroblastoma
- •30.4.2 Chordoma
- •30.4.3 Craniopharyngioma
- •30.4.4 Meningioma
- •30.4.5 Sinonasal and Nasopharyngeal Tumors
- •30.4.6 Schwannoma
- •30.4.7 Pituitary Tumors
- •30.4.8 Myeloma
- •30.4.9 Paraganglioma
- •30.4.10 Metastases
- •References
- •31.1 Optic Pathway Gliomas
- •31.1.1 Demographics and Presentation
- •31.1.2 Histopathology
- •31.1.3 Imaging and Lesion Location
- •31.1.4 Differential Diagnosis
- •31.1.5 Management
- •31.1.6 Prognosis
- •31.2 Optic Nerve Sheath Meningiomas
- •31.2.1 Incidence
- •31.2.2 Histology and Pathophysiology
- •31.2.3 Clinical Presentation
- •31.2.4 Imaging
- •31.2.5 Treatment
- •References
- •32 Leptomeningeal Disease
- •32.1 Introduction
- •32.2 Epidemiology
- •32.3 Clinical Presentation
- •32.3.1 LMD due to Solid Tumors
- •32.3.2 LMD due to Hematogenous Tumors
- •32.3.3 LMD due to Primary Brain Tumors
- •32.4 Diagnosis
- •32.4.1 Radiographic Imaging
- •32.4.2 Optic Neuropathies in LMD
- •32.5 Treatment
- •32.6 Prognosis
- •32.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •33 Paraneoplastic Visual Syndromes
- •33.1 Introduction
- •33.2 Pathogenesis
- •33.3 Carcinoma-Associated Retinopathy
- •33.4 Carcinoma-Associated Cone Dysfunction Syndrome
- •33.5 Melanoma-Associated Retinopathy
- •33.6 Autoimmune Retinopathy
- •33.7 Paraneoplastic Optic Neuropathy
- •33.8 Diagnostic Testing
- •33.9 Differential Diagnosis
- •33.10 Treatment and Prognosis
- •33.11 Conclusion
- •References
- •34.1 Introduction
- •34.2 NF1 and the Optic Pathway
- •34.3.1 Description and Clinical Issues
- •34.3.2 Evaluation and Management
- •34.4 Intraorbital Optic Nerve Glioma
- •34.4.1 Description and Clinical Issues
- •34.4.2 Evaluation and Management
- •34.5 Chiasmal and Hypothalamic Glioma
- •34.5.1 Description and Clinical Issues
- •34.5.2 Evaluation and Management
- •34.6 Intraparenchymal Astrocytoma
- •34.6.1 Description and Clinical Issues
- •34.6.2 Evaluation and Management
- •34.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •35 Other Optic Nerve Maladies in Cancer Patients
- •35.1 Introduction
- •35.2 Optic Neuropathies Related to Elevated ICP
- •35.2.1 Causes of Elevated ICP
- •35.2.2 Treatment of Elevated ICP
- •35.4 Optic Neuropathies Caused by Drugs
- •35.4.1 Optic Disc Edema Secondary to Drug-Induced Elevated ICP
- •35.4.1.1 Retinoids
- •35.4.1.2 Imatinib Mesylate
- •35.4.1.3 Cyclosporine A
- •35.4.1.4 Cytarabine
- •35.4.2 Elevated ICP Secondary to Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- •35.4.2.1 Cisplatin
- •35.4.2.2 L-Asparaginase
- •35.4.3 Optic Disc Edema Usually Without Elevated ICP
- •35.4.3.1 Cisplatin
- •35.4.3.2 Carboplatin
- •35.4.3.3 Carmustine
- •35.4.3.4 Vincristine
- •35.4.3.5 5-Fluorouracil
- •35.4.3.6 Cyclosporine A
- •35.4.3.7 Tacrolimus
- •35.4.4 Optic Neuropathy Without Disc Edema
- •35.4.4.1 Fludarabine
- •35.4.4.2 Tacrolimus
- •35.4.4.3 Paclitaxel
- •35.4.4.4 Methotrexate
- •35.4.4.5 Cytarabine
- •35.5 Optic Neuropathies Caused by Radiation
- •References
- •36 Management of Endogenous Endophthalmitis
- •36.1 Introduction
- •36.2 Epidemiology
- •36.3 Microbiology
- •36.4 Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis
- •36.5 Treatment
- •36.5.1 Bacterial Endophthalmitis
- •36.5.2 Fungal Endophthalmitis
- •36.5.2.1 Yeast Endophthalmitis
- •36.5.2.2 Mold Endophthalmitis
- •36.6 Prognosis
- •36.7 Summary
- •References
- •37 Viral Retinitis in the Cancer Patient
- •37.1 Introduction
- •37.2 Epidemiology
- •37.3 Clinical Features
- •37.3.1 CMV Retinitis
- •37.3.2 Acute Retinal Necrosis
- •37.3.3 Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis
- •37.4 Treatment
- •37.4.1 CMV Retinitis
- •37.4.1.1 Intravitreal Injections
- •37.4.1.2 Ganciclovir Implant
- •37.4.2 Acute Retinal Necrosis
- •37.4.3 Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis
- •37.5 Role of Vitreoretinal Surgery in Viral Retinitis
- •37.5.1 Argon Laser Photocoagulation
- •37.5.2 Retinal Detachment Repair
- •37.6 Prognosis
- •37.6.1 CMV Retinitis
- •37.6.2 Acute Retinal Necrosis
- •37.6.3 Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis
- •37.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •38.1 Introduction
- •38.2 Indications for Diagnostic Vitrectomy
- •38.2.1 Vitreous Biopsy
- •38.2.2 Uveal Biopsy
- •38.3 Preoperative Considerations
- •38.3.1 Thrombocytopenia
- •38.3.2 Anesthesia
- •38.4 Vitreous Biopsy
- •38.4.1 Technique
- •38.4.2 Effect of Vitrector Gauge on Vitreous Sample
- •38.5 Uveal Biopsy
- •38.5.1 Technique
- •38.5.2 Complications
- •38.5.3 Collaboration with Pathology
- •38.6 Pathologic Processing
- •38.6.1 Cytology
- •38.6.2 Interleukin Measurement
- •38.6.3 Polymerase Chain Reaction
- •38.6.4 Genetic Analysis
- •38.6.5 Cytogenetic Uveal Melanoma Studies
- •38.7 Results of Diagnostic Vitrectomy
- •38.7.1 Common Diagnoses
- •38.7.2 Diagnostic Utility
- •38.8 Postoperative Considerations
- •38.9 Conclusion
- •References
- •39.1 Introduction and Epidemiology
- •39.2 Presentation and Diagnosis
- •39.3 Management
- •39.4 Future Considerations
- •39.5 Conclusions
- •References
- •Index
38 Diagnostic Vitrectomy and the Cancer Patient: Special Considerations |
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the analysis of vitreous samples should be contacted and informed of the approximate arrival time of the sample. The likely diagnoses should be discussed with the pathologist, and the pathologist’s preference for sample handling should be followed. Lymphoma cells degrade quickly, and some authors recommend placing the sample into a tube containing Roswell Park Memorial Institute culture medium [31]. Placement of the sample into normal saline can be helpful; however, alcohol fixation is not recommended because this can jeopardize identification of lymphoma cells.
We routinely place samples on ice and transport them directly to the laboratory after collection. We prefer immediate processing; samples are not stored overnight.
38.6 Pathologic Processing
There are three classes of laboratory testing for vitreous samples: (1) direct detection of the pathogen, which can be accomplished using cytology, staining and microscopic analysis, and cultures for fungi, bacteria, or viruses; (2) detection of the host response, which is accomplished by measuring interleukin; and (3) indirect detection of the pathogen, which is accomplished by using PCR. The most commonly used techniques at our institution are cytology, microscopic analysis, cultures, and PCR.
38.6.1 Cytology
Cytologic analysis of the vitreous sample is the primary technique for diagnosis of malignancy; however, necrotic cells, debris, and reactive inflammatory cells can pose a diagnostic challenge [32]. When intraocular lymphoma is suspected, characteristic features can be revealed using Giemsa, Papanicolaou, or Diff-Quick staining. A normal population of inflammatory cells would suggest infection or nonmalignant uveitis [33].
Flow cytometry can prove a useful supplement in the diagnosis of primary intraocular lymphoma [34]. Most primary intraocular lymphomas are monoclonal populations of B lymphocytes, and flow cytometry can simultaneously assess several different markers to confirm monoclonality in primary intraocular lymphoma.
38.6.2 Interleukin Measurement
Interleukin-10, a lymphoma cell growth factor, has been found to be elevated in vitreous samples of patients with intraocular lymphoma [35, 36]. Chan et al. [35] analyzed concentrations of five different interleukins (1, 2, 4, 6, and 10) by enzymelinked immunosorbent assay in vitrectomy specimens from three patients with
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primary intraocular lymphoma and five patients with uveitis. Interleukin-10 was detected in the patients with lymphoma, and its levels correlated with clinical activity. Other studies have shown that elevated interleukin levels, although helpful, are not always associated with intraocular or central nervous system lymphoma [37]. The specificity of this test is still in doubt, and further studies are needed to ascertain its utility.
38.6.3 Polymerase Chain Reaction
PCR is a technique used to amplify small amounts of genetic material for analysis. The utility of PCR in vitrectomy samples may be particularly great in patients suspected of having infectious endogenous endophthalmitis. In such situations, short sequences of pathogen DNA are combined with the vitreous sample. If the vitreous sample contains matching strands of DNA, the pathogen DNA molecule acts as a primer, allowing the enzyme DNA polymerase to replicate the DNA. PCR has been used to detect many different bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral ocular infections. PCR is most commonly used at our institution to detect cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and Toxoplasma gondii. PCR is readily available but may require collaboration with an outside laboratory.
38.6.4 Genetic Analysis
Intraocular lymphoma is often diagnosed by visualization of atypical cells or by flow cytometry. Genetic analysis may be important for determining clinical prognosis. Wallace et al. performed genetic analysis on the vitreous samples of 72 patients with primary intraocular lymphoma [38]. The authors evaluated the presence of the bcl-2 t(14;18) translocation, the bcl-10 gene, and the expression of bcl-6 mRNA in primary intraocular lymphoma cells. The authors attempted to correlate the presence of the bcl-2 t(14;18) translocation with clinical prognosis.
Although the authors could not correlate the presence of bc1-2 t(14;18) with clinical prognosis, primary intraocular lymphoma was found to have unique molecular patterns of bcl-2, bcl-10, and bcl-6 compared with other systemic lymphomas. This study may lay the foundation for future studies using gene expression profiling to supplement pathologic diagnosis of complex diseases.
38.6.5 Cytogenetic Uveal Melanoma Studies
The details of cytogenetic analysis techniques for uveal melanoma are beyond the scope of this chapter. However, commonly used techniques are fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), comparative genomic hybridization, and, most recently,