Orbital metastases as the first manifestation of lung adenocarcinoma.
Title | Orbital metastases as the first manifestation of lung adenocarcinoma. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Zarogoulidis, P., Terzi E., Kouliatsis G., Androuli S., Kontakiotis T., Zaramboucas T., & Zarogoulidis K. |
Journal | Case Rep Ophthalmol |
Volume | 2 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 34-8 |
Date Published | 2011 |
ISSN | 1663-2699 |
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. |
DOI | 10.1159/000323945 |
Alternate Journal | Case Rep Ophthalmol |
PubMed ID | 21347190 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3042016 |