Orbital lymphomas: clinical and radiological features.
The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological features of a consecutive series of orbital lymphomas in two Institutions in the North West of Italy. A prospective study was performed of all cases of diagnosed orbital lymphomas. Data on patient demographics, symptoms and clinical findings, histological type of lymphoma, site of lesion, imaging, and systemic involvement were recorded in each case. The mean age of the enrolled 20 patients was 63.65 years. Most orbital lymphomas were located in the superior-lateral quadrant. Superior rectus muscle was the most frequently involved orbital structure. Most patients were affected by extranodal marginal-zone lymphomas. The diagnosis of orbital lymphomas may be challenging, because these neoplasms present few specific features. Although not typically performed by the maxillofacial surgeon, an understanding of the staging process is crucial for multidisciplinary management of orbital lymphomas.
Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126 Torino, Italy.
Giovanni
G
Gerbino
Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126 Torino, Italy. Electronic address: paolo.boffano@gmail.com.
Paolo
P
Boffano
Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126 Torino, Italy.
Rodolfo
R
Benech
Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126 Torino, Italy.
Federico
F
Baietto
Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126 Torino, Italy.
Cesare
C
Gallesio
Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Maggiore della Carità, Piemonte Orientale University, Novara, Italy.
Francesco
F
Arcuri
Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Maggiore della Carità, Piemonte Orientale University, Novara, Italy.
Arnaldo
A
Benech
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018442:Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020522:Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020360:Neoadjuvant Therapy; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
Imaging; Management; Orbital lymphoma; Surgery