M Tunç1, E Sadri, D H Char. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Abstract
AIM: To evaluate retrospective data on the clinical findings, histological features, radiological diagnosis, and management outcomes in orbital lymphangioma. METHODS: Data on 26 orbital lymphangioma patients managed over 16 years were re-evaluated. The computed tomograph and magnetic resonance scans and histological slides were reviewed. Parametric techniques were used to assess correlations among clinical, radiological, and histopathological factors. RESULTS: At presentation proptosis was present in 85%, ptosis in 73%, and restrictive eye movements in 46% of patients. The accuracy of the initial radiology interpretations was 77%. 24 cases required one or more surgeries. The mean follow up was 9.2 years (range 1-14 years). 58% of patients developed recurrences. In cases that recurred, motility restriction was significantly more frequent at initial examination than cases without recurrence (p < 0.05). After therapy, 75% of patients were satisfied with their visual function and cosmetic appearance. CONCLUSIONS: Conservative management of orbital lymphangioma with multiple partial resections may achieve satisfactory results.
AIM: To evaluate retrospective data on the clinical findings, histological features, radiological diagnosis, and management outcomes in orbital lymphangioma. METHODS: Data on 26 orbital lymphangiomapatients managed over 16 years were re-evaluated. The computed tomograph and magnetic resonance scans and histological slides were reviewed. Parametric techniques were used to assess correlations among clinical, radiological, and histopathological factors. RESULTS: At presentation proptosis was present in 85%, ptosis in 73%, and restrictive eye movements in 46% of patients. The accuracy of the initial radiology interpretations was 77%. 24 cases required one or more surgeries. The mean follow up was 9.2 years (range 1-14 years). 58% of patients developed recurrences. In cases that recurred, motility restriction was significantly more frequent at initial examination than cases without recurrence (p < 0.05). After therapy, 75% of patients were satisfied with their visual function and cosmetic appearance. CONCLUSIONS: Conservative management of orbital lymphangioma with multiple partial resections may achieve satisfactory results.
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