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Orbital metastases as the first manifestation of lung adenocarcinoma.

TitleOrbital metastases as the first manifestation of lung adenocarcinoma.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsZarogoulidis, P., Terzi E., Kouliatsis G., Androuli S., Kontakiotis T., Zaramboucas T., & Zarogoulidis K.
JournalCase Rep Ophthalmol
Volume2
Issue1
Pagination34-8
Date Published2011
ISSN1663-2699
Abstract

Reduction in visual acuity due to orbital metastasis is rarely the first sign of lung cancer and very few cases have been published in the literature. Here we report a rare case of lung adenocarcinoma with orbital metastasis as the first presenting sign. The incidence of primary tumors that metastasize to the orbit is approximately 7%. In 19% of the cases, there is no history of cancer when the patient presents with ophthalmic symptoms, and in 10%, the primary site remains obscure despite intensive systemic evaluation. Our patient showed a partial improvement in vision after successful combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Blurred vision due to orbital metastasis as the primary symptom of lung cancer is very uncommon. A great index of suspicion is essential when an orbital lesion appears.

DOI10.1159/000323945
Alternate JournalCase Rep Ophthalmol
PubMed ID21347190
PubMed Central IDPMC3042016

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