Malignant tumors of the orbital region. Analysis of cases examined from 1986 to 1995.
OBJECTIVE
To present a retrospective study of 154 orbital tumors examined from 1986 to 1995.


METHODS
We analyzed the clinical behavior and the degree of local malignity also in relationship with the particular anatomical characteristics of this site.


RESULTS
In this are, it is not rare finding tumors with a scarce cutaneous extension but a deep involvement including the bone, or of recurrences after a previous insufficient treatment with an aggressive clinical course.


CONCLUSIONS
The principles for the surgical approach are: exeresis as radical as possible, one-stage operation for tumoral resection and reconstruction, bringing of trophic tissue able to sustain any complementary treatment, easy and fast execution, and short clinical course.
Seccia
A
A
Department of Plastic Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Salgarello
M
M
Bracaglia
R
R
Sturla
M
M
Santecchia
L
L
Loreti
A
A
Farallo
E
E
D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies