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Orbital carcinoid metastases.

Jodhbir S Mehta1, Yassir Abou-Rayyah, Geoffrey E Rose

  • 1Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England, United Kingdom. geoff.rose@moorfields.nhs.uk

Ophthalmology
|February 7, 2006
PubMed
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This study presents the largest series of orbital carcinoid tumors, showing improved 5-year survival rates with less aggressive surgical management. Orbital carcinoid tumors are rare, but outcomes are improving.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Carcinoid tumors, neuroendocrine neoplasms, can rarely metastasize to the orbit.
  • Orbital metastases from carcinoid tumors are uncommon, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • This series describes 13 patients with metastatic orbital carcinoid tumors, with primary sites including the ileum, colon, bronchus, and breast.
  • Common presenting symptoms were orbital mass and diplopia, with imaging revealing muscle enlargement or discrete masses.
  • Survival analysis indicated a 5-year survival rate of 72% and a 10-year survival rate of 38%.

Findings:

  • The study highlights a trend towards less aggressive surgical management in recent cases.
  • A significant improvement in 5-year survival rates was observed compared to previous published series (P = 0.027).

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Implications:

  • Orbital carcinoid metastases, while rare, may have a better prognosis than previously thought.
  • Less aggressive surgical approaches combined with multimodal therapy may contribute to improved survival outcomes.