Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor metastatic to the orbit.
Primary gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors rarely metastasize to the orbit, but an aggressive approach is warranted for any patient with a history of carcinoid tumor and ocular complaints. The diagnosis can be established only by obtaining tissue for histologic examination. Treatment, usually with radiation, can result in symptomatic improvement and should be considered after confirmation of the diagnosis.
Harris
G J
GJ
Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.
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D000368:Aged; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000473:pathology*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery