Evidence map›Paper›PMID 24337357›Full record

ReviewHNO2014

[Epithelioid sarcoma of the orbit].

M Thranitz, T Berg, C Kneifel, K Stock, S Knipping

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Review in HNO, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

M ThranitzKlinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Plastische Operationen, Städtisches Klinikum Dessau, Auenweg 38, 06847, Dessau-Roßlau, Deutschland.
T Berg
C Kneifel
K Stock
S Knipping
Städtisches Klinikum Dessau · DEOphthalmology Clinic · DE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSarcomas count among the very rare malignancies of the orbit. Epithelioid sarcomas typically occur in the subcutaneous tissue of younger patients; an affected orbit constitutes a rarity.

objectivesOnly three cases of this extremely rare disease of the orbit, which is associated with marked aggressiveness and a very poor prognosis, have been analysed in the worldwide current literature. PATIENT AND

methodsWe present a case report together with a literature review. A rapidly progressing painful proptosis with visual loss occurred in a 30-year-old patient. Imaging and invasive diagnostic procedures were initiated as a consequence of this.

resultsDiagnostic imaging revealed an infiltrative process of the right orbit. Following endonasal decompression of the orbit and probe acquisition, histological and immunohistochemical tests showed the presence of a proximal type epithelioid sarcoma. Therapy consisted of orbit exenteration together with implantation of titanium miniplates for orbital prosthesis. During the course of disease, osseous metastases developed. The patient died during palliative chemotherapy, 14 months after the initial diagnosis.

conclusionEpithelioid sarcomas are extremely rare, difficult to treat tumours in the head and neck region. The associated mortality rates are high. Aggressive surgical therapy with intensive follow-up is recommended. The prognosis depends upon the resection status.

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AdultBlindnessDiagnosis, DifferentialExophthalmosHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleOrbital NeoplasmsSarcoma

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PMID24337357
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