Orbital Tumors-Clinical, Radiologic and Histopathologic Correlation

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Radiology
• Pathology

Background:

• Orbital masses encompass a wide range of benign and malignant conditions.
• These lesions are frequently asymptomatic, with slow growth leading to delayed symptom onset.
• Cross-sectional imaging is vital for lesion characterization and surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review common benign and malignant orbital tumors.
• To describe their typical imaging appearance.
• To correlate imaging findings with histopathologic features.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of orbital mass imaging.
• Analysis of imaging characteristics (CT, MRI).
• Correlation with histopathologic diagnoses.

Main Results:

• Detailed imaging features of various orbital tumors are presented.
• Distinguishing features between benign and malignant masses are highlighted.
• Importance of imaging in surgical planning is emphasized.

Conclusions:

• Cross-sectional imaging is essential for diagnosing orbital masses.
• Imaging aids in differentiating benign from malignant tumors.
• Accurate imaging facilitates optimal patient management and surgical approaches.