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ArticleIndian journal of ophthalmology2021

Role of pre-operative percutaneous embolization in orbital alveolar soft part sarcoma - An experience from a tertiary eye-care center.

Kirthi Koka, Parinita Singh, Sonam Poonam Nisar, Md Shahid Alam, Varsha Backiavathy, Julius Xavier Scott, Subramanian Krishnakumar, Bipasha Mukherjee

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Kirthi KokaOrbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Parinita SinghOrbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sonam Poonam NisarOrbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Md Shahid AlamOrbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Varsha BackiavathyOrbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Julius Xavier ScottL and T Department of Ophthalmic Pathology, Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Subramanian KrishnakumarDivision of Pediatric HematoOncology, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Bipasha MukherjeeOrbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sankara Nethralaya · INAditya Birla (India) · INChristie's · GBSri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo describe the clinic-radiological, pathological profile, and management outcomes of primary alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) of the orbit.

methodsA retrospective analysis of all histopathologically proven cases of orbital ASPS that presented between May 2016 and September 2019 was done. Data collected included demographics, clinical features, imaging characteristics, metastatic workup, management, and follow-up.

resultsFive patients, of which four were males, presented to us during the study period. The mean age of presentation was 12.6 years (range 3-22 years). The most common presenting features were abaxial proptosis (n = 4) and diminished vision (n = 4). Imaging showed a well-defined orbital mass in all patients with internal flow voids in three. Preoperative percutaneous embolization with cyanoacrylate glue was done in these three patients owing to high vascularity. Four patients underwent complete tumor excision. One patient underwent exenteration. Histopathology showed polygonal tumor cells arranged in a pseudo-alveolar pattern and Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) positive crystals in the cytoplasm in all patients. One patient had systemic metastasis at presentation and developed a local recurrence after 3 months. No recurrence or metastasis was noted in the remaining four patients at a mean final follow-up of 11.2 months (range 5-15 months).

conclusionASPS is a rare orbital neoplasm that poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Imaging might show a soft-tissue tumor with high vascularity. Multidisciplinary management with interventional radiologists for preoperative embolization of vascular lesions helps minimize intraoperative bleeding and aids in complete tumor resection. A localized orbital disease carries a better prognosis.

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ExophthalmosOrbital NeoplasmsSarcoma, Alveolar Soft PartAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolHumansMaleNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultAlveolar soft-part sarcomaembolizationprimary orbital tumor

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PMID34571637
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