- •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
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rate to approximately 65% [112]. However, patients with metastasis at presentation continue to have a poor prognosis, with a 25% survival rate at 5 years, though a concerted effort is under way to advance the understanding and therapeutic options for this subset of the population [113].
3.6.2 Neuroblastoma
Representing 8–10% of pediatric cancers, neuroblastoma is the most frequent extracranial solid tumor and the most common tumor metastatic to the orbit in children. It is a malignant neoplasm of primitive neuroblasts—progenitor cells of the sympathetic nervous system. The tumor usually arises during the first 2 years of life, and the primary tumor is usually located in the adrenal medulla or the sympathetic or parasympathetic tissues of the pelvis, chest, or cervical region. The vast majority of orbital involvement is from metastatic disease, and in 90% of these cases, the primary tumor is in the abdomen. In 92–97% of cases involving the orbit, the presence of a primary tumor in the chest or abdomen is known prior to onset of orbital symptoms, and 40% of metastatic neuroblastomas to the orbit are bilateral [114, 115]. Very rarely, neuroblastoma arises as a primary tumor in the orbit [116].
3.6.2.1 Clinical Presentation
Ophthalmic involvement develops in 20% of children with neuroblastoma. These children are often systemically ill-appearing, with fever, weight loss, and irritability. The child typically presents with rapid progression of proptosis and periorbital ecchymosis (due to rapid necrosis of tumor cells) over several weeks (Fig. 3.9). Eyelid edema, ptosis, and displacement of the globe are also common findings. In
Fig. 3.9 Metastatic neuroblastoma of the right orbit with ecchymosis of the upper eyelid
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5% of children, blindness is seen, either as an early finding or as a result of treatment [117]. On funduscopic examination, optic disc edema, choroidal folds, retinal striae, and dilated retinal vessels may be seen. Horner syndrome together with ipsilateral iris heterochromia, secondary to tumor in the cervical sympathetic chain, is the presenting sign in rare cases. Opsoclonus is a paraneoplastic finding that has been reported with systemic as well as localized disease [118]. Increased intracranial pressure and separation of bony sutures can be associated with intracranial metastases. In very rare instances, neuroblastoma can occur as a primary tumor in the orbit of adults.
3.6.2.2 Imaging
On CT, neuroblastoma appears as a large, irregular, poorly defined orbital mass. It may be unilateral or bilateral. Lower-attenuating, more lucent areas within the lesion represent sites of tumor necrosis and hemorrhage. Destruction of adjacent bone may be seen on bone window settings.
The MRI appearance of neuroblastoma is of a mass with ill-defined margins from infiltration into adjacent orbital structures. On T1-weighted images, the resonance signal is heterogeneous or homogeneous and hypointense to cortical gray matter and muscle. On T2-weighted images, the signal is isointense or slightly hyperintense to gray matter and muscle. With gadolinium, enhancement varies from mild to marked.
In addition to CT and MRI, scintigraphic imaging can help with staging and with evaluation of response to treatment. A norepinephrine analog, metaiodobenzylguanidine, with an attached iodine radioisotope can show bony and soft-tissue involvement due to preferential uptake by adrenergic secretory vesicles [119]. In addition, technetium 99 bone scans can further decrease the risk of false-negative imaging findings [120].
3.6.2.3 Histopathology
In neuroblastoma, small regular cells with round deeply staining nuclei, scant cytoplasm, and indistinct cell borders form sheets or vague nodules. One-fourth to one-third of cases have Homer-Wright rosettes with tumor cells around a central area containing fibrillar material. Most tumors exhibit necrosis, which may be extensive, leaving viable tumor cells only around blood vessels. Neuroblastoma cells express neuron-specific enolase, neurofilament protein, peripherin, chromogranin, synaptophysin, and other neural-related antigens. Immunohistochemical staining for neuron-specific enolase and protein gene product 9.5 [117] is often necessary to differentiate neuroblastoma from other small cell tumors such as Ewing sarcoma/primitive neuroectodermal tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, lymphoma, and retinoblastoma.
