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Malignant orbital tumours: observation in north Bengal
A K Chakrabarti1, G Biswas, S Das
1Department of Pathology, North Bengal Medical and Hospital, Sushrutnagar, Darjeeling.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|June 1, 1993
Summary
This study analyzed 61 malignant orbital tumors in North Bengal, finding retinoblastoma to be the most common type. Adenocarcinoma and various carcinomas were also analyzed for incidence and histological types.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Malignant orbital tumors represent a significant clinical challenge.
- Understanding the epidemiological and histological characteristics of these tumors is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively analyze the incidence, age, sex, race, anatomical site, and histological types of malignant orbital tumors in North Bengal.
- To identify the most prevalent types of malignant orbital tumors in the studied population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 61 cases of malignant orbital tumors.
- Data collected included patient demographics, tumor origin, and histological classification.
Main Results:
- Retinoblastoma was the most common malignant orbital tumor, accounting for 65% of cases.
- Adenocarcinoma (10%), squamous cell carcinoma (8.8%), and basal cell carcinoma (8.8%) were the next most frequent types.
- Other tumor types were encountered rarely.
Conclusions:
- Retinoblastoma is the predominant malignant orbital tumor in North Bengal.
- The findings highlight the importance of considering retinoblastoma in the differential diagnosis of orbital malignancies in this region.