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Orbital ossifying fibroma: A case report.
M J González1, F Zuazo1, C A Abdala1
1Departamento de Oculoplástica, Instituto de Oftalmología «Fundación de Asistencia Privada Conde de Valenciana IAP», México, D.F., México.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|March 2, 2016
Summary
A rare ossifying fibroma in the eye caused pain, proptosis, and diplopia in a 34-year-old man. Diagnosis required clinical examination, imaging, and biopsy, with surgery and follow-up being essential.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Ossifying fibroma is a rare benign fibro-osseous tumor.
- Typically found in the jaw, its occurrence in the orbit is uncommon.
Observation:
- A 34-year-old male presented with left eye medial canthus pain, proptosis, and diplopia.
- Physical examination revealed exophthalmos and a palpable inner canthus mass.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) identified a lesion.
- Biopsy confirmed the lesion as an ossifying fibroma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare orbital tumors.
- Multidisciplinary surgical treatment and long-term follow-up are crucial for orbital ossifying fibroma management.
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