%0 Journal Article
%T A Clinical Update and Radiologic Review of Pediatric Orbital and Ocular Tumors
%A Ajay A. Rao
%A John H. Naheedy
%A James Y.-Y. Chen
%A Shira L. Robbins
%A Hema L. Ramkumar
%J Journal of Oncology
%D 2013
%I Hindawi Publishing Corporation
%R 10.1155/2013/975908
%X While pediatric orbital tumors are most often managed in tertiary care centers, clinicians should be aware of the signs of intraocular and orbital neoplasms. In the pediatric population, a delay in diagnosis of orbital and intraocular lesions, even if benign, can lead to vision loss and deformity. Intraocular lesions reviewed are retinoblastoma, medulloepithelioma, and retinal astrocytic hamartoma. Orbital neoplasms reviewed are rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma metastases, optic pathway glioma, plexiform neurofibroma, leukemia, lymphoprolipherative disease, orbital inflammatory syndrome, dermoid and epidermoid inclusion cysts, and Langerhans¡¯ cell histiocytosis. Vascular lesions reviewed are infantile hemangioma and venous lymphatic malformation. In conjunction with clinical examination, high-resolution ophthalmic imaging and radiologic imaging play an important role in making a diagnosis and differentiating between benign and likely malignant processes. The radiologic imaging characteristics of these lesions will be discussed to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment. The current treatment modalities and management of tumors will also be reviewed. 1. Introduction The wide varieties of rare intraocular and orbital neoplasms differ in presentation in the pediatric population when compared to these same lesions in adults. While most pediatric ophthalmic tumors are benign, they may have a significant impact on vision and may result in significant morbidity and mortality. We categorize these diseases according to etiologies as neoplastic and vascular. Some congenital tumors may present in the first year of life, while others typically present later in childhood. Clinical examination signs that should raise concern include leukocoria (white pupil), strabismus, restriction of ocular motility, asymmetric eye position within the orbit, decreased vision, high pressure in the eye, inflammation of the eyelids or conjunctiva, pseudohypopyon (inferior whitish layer in the anterior chamber of tumor cells), vitreous hemorrhage or inflammation, and an afferent pupillary defect. However, these are often late findings. Clinical presentation combined with the characteristic imaging features of the disease can narrow differential diagnoses. Imaging modalities most often used to evaluate these lesions include orbital ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT), and most importantly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ophthalmic pathology is also critical to come to a diagnosis. In this paper, we review the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, current treatment
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