Clinico-pathologic study of 70 enucleations

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics

Background:

• Eye enucleation is a surgical procedure to remove the eyeball.
• Understanding the trends in enucleation indications and orbital implant usage is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze patient demographics, enucleation causes, and orbital implant trends.
• To provide insights into the common reasons for enucleation and associated surgical practices.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study reviewed 70 patients undergoing enucleation from 2004-2007.
• Data collected included patient history, demographics, histopathology for enucleation cause, and orbital implant type.

Main Results:

• Pediatric patients (51.42%) and males (62.85%) were most commonly affected.
• Retinoblastoma (42.85%) was the primary cause in children; choroidal melanoma and painful blind eye were common in adults.
• Orbital implants were used in 45.71% of cases, with erosion being a frequent complication.

Conclusions:

• Males and pediatric patients are disproportionately affected by eye enucleation.
• Retinoblastoma in children and choroidal melanoma/painful blind eye in adults are key indications for enucleation.