Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma: Review
Articles > Review · 2023
Authors: İlayda Korkmaz, Banu YAMAN, Naim CEYLAN, Mehmet KANTAR, Emine Serra KAMER, Melis PALAMAR ONAY
European Eye Research, Refereed Journals of Other Institutions, International, EBSCO, 2023, vol 3, pp 26-31
Summary
<p>Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common malignant orbital tumor of child-hood originating from mesenchymal</p><p>cells. The presenting symptom is usually acute onset unilateral proptosis. The rapidly progressive course of the findings</p><p>may resemble infectious and inflammatory orbital diseases. Radiological imaging and histopathological examinations are</p><p>crucial for differential diagnosis. The main goal of treatment with a multidisciplinary approach is to control both local and</p><p>distant spread of the tumor and to prevent further damage. With the introduction of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the</p><p>treatment, the overall survival rate has in-creased. Thus, aggressive surgical approach for complete removal of the tumor has</p><p>been abandoned.</p>