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Primary lymphoreticular tumours in the orbit.

C I Franklin

    Clinical Radiology
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Primary orbital lymphoreticular tumors showed good prognosis with 800 rad X-ray therapy, achieving 54% five-year survival. Early orbital confinement improved outcomes to 70% survival.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Oncology
    • Radiation Oncology

    Background:

    • Primary lymphoreticular tumors can present in the orbit.
    • Orbital tumors require effective treatment strategies for optimal outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review outcomes of primary lymphoreticular tumors in the orbit.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of orthovoltage X-ray therapy for orbital lymphoreticular tumors.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 46 cases treated between 1932 and 1969.
    • Treatment involved a single anterior field of 800 rad orthovoltage X-rays.

    Main Results:

    • Excellent local control of orbital disease was achieved with no recurrences.
    • Disease extent was a more significant prognostic factor than histology.

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  • Crude five-year survival was 54%, rising to 70% for disease confined to the orbit.

    • Conclusions:

    • Orthovoltage X-ray therapy is effective for primary orbital lymphoreticular tumors.
    • Prognosis is favorable, particularly when the disease is localized.
    • Benign lymphoma cases showed no distant recurrence within 5-7 years.