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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Nonspecific Orbital Inflammation (NSOI): Unraveling the Molecular Pathogenesis, Diagnostic Modalities, and Therapeutic Interventions.

Kevin Y Wu, Merve Kulbay, Patrick Daigle, Bich H Nguyen, Simon D Tran

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Kevin Y WuDepartment of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-1662-6900
Merve KulbayDepartment of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 0A4, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-2756-3973
Patrick DaigleDepartment of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8, Canada.
Bich H NguyenCHU Sainte Justine Hospital, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada.
Simon D TranFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1G1, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5594-359X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nonspecific orbital inflammation (NSOI), colloquially known as orbital pseudotumor, sometimes presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in ophthalmology. This review aims to dissect NSOI through a molecular lens, offering a comprehensive overview of its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and management strategies. The article delves into the underpinnings of NSOI, examining immunological and environmental factors alongside intricate molecular mechanisms involving signaling pathways, cytokines, and mediators. Special emphasis is placed on emerging molecular discoveries and approaches, highlighting the significance of understanding molecular mechanisms in NSOI for the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Various diagnostic modalities are scrutinized for their utility and limitations. Therapeutic interventions encompass medical treatments with corticosteroids and immunomodulatory agents, all discussed in light of current molecular understanding. More importantly, this review offers a novel molecular perspective on NSOI, dissecting its pathogenesis and management with an emphasis on the latest molecular discoveries. It introduces an integrated approach combining advanced molecular diagnostics with current clinical assessments and explores emerging targeted therapies. By synthesizing these facets, the review aims to inform clinicians and researchers alike, paving the way for molecularly informed, precision-based strategies for managing NSOI.

Indexed as

Lens, CrystallineOphthalmologyOrbital PseudotumorCytokinesHumansInflammationCytokinesautoimmune diseasesautoimmunitycytokinesepigenetic influencesgenetic predispositionimmune system dysregulationmolecular pathogenesisnonspecific orbital inflammationsignaling pathways

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PMID38338832
PMCPMC10855920

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