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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2026

Clinical features and prognosis of orbital inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor.

Jing Li, Liang-Yuan Xu, Nan Wang, Rui Liu, Shan-Feng Zhao, Ting-Ting Ren, Qi-Han Guo, Bin Zhang, Hong Zhang, Hai-Han Yan and 2 more

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Jing LiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Liang-Yuan XuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Nan WangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Rui LiuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Shan-Feng ZhaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Ting-Ting RenDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Qi-Han GuoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Bin ZhangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Shangdong Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China.
Hong ZhangDepartment of Pathology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Hai-Han YanDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Yu-Fei ZhangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.
Jian-Min MaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China.

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aimTo investigate the clinical features and prognosis of patients with orbital inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT).

methodsThis retrospective study collected clinical data from 22 patients diagnosed with orbital IMT based on histopathological examination. The patients were followed up to assess their prognosis. Clinical data from patients, including age, gender, course of disease, past medical history, primary symptoms, ophthalmologic examination findings, general condition, as well as imaging, laboratory, histopathological, and immunohistochemical results from digital records were collected. Orbital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and(or) computed tomography (CT) scans were performed to assess bone destruction of the mass, invasion of surrounding tissues, and any inflammatory changes in periorbital areas.

resultsThe mean age of patients with orbital IMT was 28.24±3.30y, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.2:1. Main clinical manifestations were proptosis, blurred vision, palpable mass, and pain. Bone destruction and surrounding tissue invasion occurred in 72.73% and 54.55% of cases, respectively. Inflammatory changes in the periorbital site were observed in 77.27% of the patients. Hematoxylin and eosin staining showed proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts, accompanied by infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells. Immunohistochemical staining revealed that smooth muscle actin (SMA) and vimentin were ‌positive in 100%‌ of cases, ‌while‌ anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) showed ‌positivity in 47.37%‌. The recurrence rate of orbital IMT was 27.27%, and sarcomatous degeneration could occur. There were no significant correlations between recurrence and factors such as age, gender, laterality, duration of the disease, periorbital tissue invasion, bone destruction, periorbital inflammation, tumor size, fever, leukocytosis, or treatment (

conclusionOrbital IMT is a locally invasive disease that may recur or lead to sarcomatoid degeneration, primarily affecting young and middle-aged patients. The presence of lymphadenopathy and a Ki-67 index of 10% or higher may signify a poor prognosis.

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clinical featuresinflammatory myofibroblastic tumororbital diseaseprognosis

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