Abstract | BACKGROUND: Metastastic carcinoma to extraocular muscles is extremely rare, but even more so is the case of a bilateral one. CASE REPORT: RESULTS: Despite the multidisciplinary treatment approach, the diplopia persisted. A literature review revealed only 4 cases of bilateral metastases to extraocular muscles. The present case is the second attributed to lobular carcinoma and the only one treated with a high dose of radiotherapy combined with systemic therapy. CONCLUSION: In a cancer patient, any orbital change must be examined for the possibility of an extraocular metastasis. Conclusions affecting the optimal treatment policy of extraocular muscle metastases are difficult to determine, due to the small number of reported cases.
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Authors | John R Kouvaris, Penelope V Gkongkou, Christos A Papadimitriou, Xenofon N Papacharalampous, Christos E Antypas, Myrsini J Balafouta, Lambros J Vlahos |
Journal | Onkologie
(Onkologie)
Vol. 31
Issue 7
Pg. 387-9
(Jul 2008)
ISSN: 1423-0240 [Electronic] Switzerland |
PMID | 18596386
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | (c) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel |
Topics |
- Carcinoma, Lobular
(diagnosis, secondary)
- Eye Neoplasms
(diagnosis, secondary)
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Muscle Neoplasms
(diagnosis, secondary)
- Oculomotor Muscles
(pathology)
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