{"title":"Duplication of the Lacrimal Sac With Three Canaliculi.","authors":"Prerna Sinha, Ashish Ranjan, Mohammad Javed Ali","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002688","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0000000000002688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Complex congenital lacrimal drainage anomalies are known to be associated with several syndromes and present unique surgical challenges. Duplication of human body structures is uncommon and has been reported in the uterus (uterine didelphys), ureter (duplex ureter), duodenum, transverse colon, and nose. Lacrimal drainage anomalies have been reported in proboscis lateralis. To the best of the authors' knowledge, there are no prior reports on duplication of the lacrimal sac. The present case reports a complex congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction that was associated with duplication of the lacrimal sac and the presence of 3 canaliculi.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142140708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arjav Gupta, Bruce Colwell, David B Clarke, Emad A Massoud, Sidney Croul, Ahsen Hussain
{"title":"The Role of Denosumab Treatment in Recurrent Giant Cell Bone Tumor of the Orbit.","authors":"Arjav Gupta, Bruce Colwell, David B Clarke, Emad A Massoud, Sidney Croul, Ahsen Hussain","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002672","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Giant cell tumor of the bone (GCTB) is a rare primary bone neoplasm, representing about 5% of all primary bone tumors. Most GCTBs are found in the epiphysis of long bones, with only 2% of GCTBs involving the skull. In recent years, the receptor activator of nuclear factor Kappa ligand monoclonal antibody denosumab has been demonstrated as a promising therapeutic option for GCTB; however, this is an evolving field. We present a case of a 57-year-old female with a rare GCTB in the right orbit and sinuses, originally thought to be an aneurysmal bone cyst. Her symptoms included proptosis, intermittent blurry vision, sinus congestion, and frontal headaches. After excision, the tumor recurred within 18 months. Upon repeat excision, a diagnosis of GCTB was made. The patient started denosumab therapy and had no tumor growth over the ensuing 2 years, with stability of symptoms and clinical signs on follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141564008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Herpes Simplex Virus Dacryoadenitis Preceding Skin Vesicles.","authors":"Yasaman Ataei, Nina S Boal, Neda Esmaili","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002652","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herpes simplex virus involvement of the orbit is rare. We report the case of an immunocompetent patient who presented with preseptal edema, erythema, decreased vision, and dacryoadenitis prior to the appearance of vesicular skin lesions and in the absence of corneal dendrites. The patient's clinical picture failed to improve on empiric therapy with intravenous antibiotics. The patient subsequently developed skin vesicles and a nucleic acid amplification swab of the ocular surface was positive for herpes simplex virus-1. The patient demonstrated rapid clinical improvement after initiation of oral antivirals. This is an unusual case of presumed herpes simplex virus dacryoadenitis preceding skin vesicles in an immunocompetent patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140899300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Rare Case of Eyelid Rhinosporidiosis Masquerading as Eyelid Neoplasm.","authors":"Md Shahid Alam, Debi Kundu","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002646","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002646","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140013110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Obstetric Data, and Simple Congenital Ptosis.","authors":"Konstantin Gushansky, Achia Nemet, Raimo Tuuminen","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002629","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This retrospective cohort study aimed to identify obstetric risk factors for simple congenital ptosis and propose an underlying pathophysiological mechanism.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Newborns diagnosed with simple congenital ptosis (n = 51) were compared with existing population data in terms of obstetric parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Positive associations were found between simple congenital ptosis and gestational diabetes mellitus (11.8% vs. 5%, p = 0.026), preterm delivery (15.7% vs. 0.05%, p < 0.001), and lower birth weight (2,998 ± 506 vs. 3,255 ± 484, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study pioneers an association between simple congenital ptosis and gestational diabetes mellitus, potentially linked to insulin-like growth factor 1 levels. We advocate for early ophthalmology checkups for specific newborn subsets.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139723556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rupin N Parikh, Chau Pham, Keith D Carter, Erin M Shriver
{"title":"What Are Artificial Intelligence-Driven Large Language Models Saying about ASOPRS Surgeons? Implications for Scope of Practice.","authors":"Rupin N Parikh, Chau Pham, Keith D Carter, Erin M Shriver","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0000000000002743","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142140717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Charlotte L Marous, Omar J Farhat, Matthew Cefalu, Michael I Rothschild, Sailaja Alapati, Edward J Wladis
{"title":"Effects of Preoperative Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Tranexamic Acid on Postoperative Periorbital Ecchymosis and Edema Following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Comparative Study.","authors":"Charlotte L Marous, Omar J Farhat, Matthew Cefalu, Michael I Rothschild, Sailaja Alapati, Edward J Wladis","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002633","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the effects of preoperative tranexamic acid (TXA) administered intravenously (IV) versus subcutaneously on postoperative ecchymosis and edema in patients undergoing bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of patients undergoing bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty at a single-center. Eligible participants were randomized to preoperatively receive either (1) 1 g of TXA in 100 ml normal saline IV, (2) 50 µl/ml of TXA in local anesthesia, or (3) no TXA. Primary outcomes included ecchymosis and edema at postoperative day 1 (POD1) and 7 (POD7). Secondary outcomes included operative time, pain, time until resuming activities of daily living, patient satisfaction, and adverse events.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>By comparison (IV TXA vs. local subcutaneous TXA vs. no TXA), ecchymosis scores were significantly lower on POD1 (1.31 vs. 1.56 vs. 2.09, p = 0.02) and on POD7 (0.51 vs. 0.66 vs. 0.98, p = 0.04) among those that received TXA. By comparison (IV TXA vs. local subcutaneous TXA vs. no TXA), significant reductions in edema scores occurred in those that received TXA on POD1 (1.59 vs. 1.43 vs. 1.91, p = 0.005) and on POD7 (0.85 vs. 0.60 vs. 0.99, p = 0.04). By comparison (IV TXA vs. local subcutaneous TXA vs. no TXA) patients treated with intravenous and local subcutaneous TXA preoperatively were more likely to experience shorter operative times (10.8 vs. 11.8 vs. 12.9 minutes, p = 0.01), reduced time to resuming activities of daily livings (1.6 vs. 1.6 vs. 2.3 days, p < 0.0001), and higher satisfaction scores at POD1 (8.8 vs. 8.7 vs. 7.9, p = 0.0002). No adverse events occurred were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In an analysis of 106 patients, preoperative TXA administered either IV or subcutaneously safely reduced postoperative ecchymosis and edema in patients undergoing upper eyelid blepharoplasty. While statistical superiority between intravenous versus local subcutaneous TXA treatment was not definitively identified, our results suggest clinical superiority with IV dosing.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Naiara F Xavier, Denny M Garcia, Antonio Augusto V Cruz
{"title":"Spontaneous Blinking Kinematics After Frontalis Muscle Flap Advancement.","authors":"Naiara F Xavier, Denny M Garcia, Antonio Augusto V Cruz","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002654","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002654","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To measure the spontaneous blinking metrics after blepharoptosis correction with frontalis muscle flap advancement.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A video system was employed to measure the amplitude and velocity of spontaneous blinking of 24 eyelids after the frontalis muscle flap surgery for blepharoptosis correction. A control group with no eyelid disorders was also measured. The data of 13 eyelids who had frontalis slings with autogenous fascia, which were previously collected with the same method in another study, were used for comparison. Digital images were used to measure the superior margin reflex distance and the presence of lagophthalmos during a gentle closure of the palpebral fissure. Superficial keratitis was assessed by corneal biomicroscopy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean amplitude of spontaneous blinking was 6.3 mm in controls, 2.6 mm in the frontalis flap patients, and 2.1 mm in the fascia sling group. The mean blink velocity was 133.8 mm/second in controls, 39.0 mm/second (3.7 standard error) after the frontalis flap, and 36.3 mm/second in patients with frontalis sling with fascia. For these 2 parameters, there was no statistical difference between the surgical groups, but a significant reduction when compared with the control group. No significant association was found between lagophthalmos and keratitis and the surgical procedure.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is no difference between the blinking metrics of eyelids operated using the frontalis muscle flap advancement technique or frontalis sling with autogenous fascia. The presence of lagophthalmos and keratitis also does not differ between the 2 procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140294092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long-Term Outcome for Primary Papillomas of the Lacrimal Drainage System.","authors":"Kaveh Vahdani, Geoffrey E Rose","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002636","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To report long-term outcomes after surgery for primary benign papillomas of the lacrimal drainage system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective review of patients with primary lacrimal drainage system papillomas, first seen between 1984 and 2021, but excluding lesions with sino-nasal origin or malignant histology. Patients were categorized by tumor histology (squamous, transitional, and mixed cell) and growth pattern (exophytic, endophytic, or mixed).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty patients (18 female; 60%) presented at a mean age of 46.1 years (12-79 years). Over an average follow-up of 10.4 years, 30% of patients experienced recurrence, with rates differing slightly by growth pattern: 25% for exophytic tumors and 40% for endophytic and mixed-pattern tumors ( p = 0.431). The overall 5-year recurrence-free survival was 67% (± 9% standard error), this being slightly higher for exophytic lesions (75% ± 10%) as compared to 48% (± 19%) for tumors with an endophytic component ( p = 0.370). No cases of malignant transformation were observed, and the tumor type at recurrence matched the initial diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Primary benign papillomas of the lacrimal drainage system have a long-term recurrence rate of about one-third, with a higher frequency in those exhibiting an endophytic growth pattern. The study highlights the importance of prolonged surveillance for recurrence, especially for endophytic and mixed growth pattern tumors, and for the potential to undergo malignant transformation. The results support the effectiveness of endoscopic surgical excision or laser thermos-ablation in managing recurrent lacrimal drainage system papillomas after dacryocystorhinostomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139900294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Superficial Temple Lymphatic Malformation Appeared 13 Years after Initial Presentation With Orbital Lymphatic Malformation.","authors":"Rahaf J Altwijri, Ali Y Ahmed, Adel H Alsuhaibani","doi":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002691","DOIUrl":"10.1097/IOP.0000000000002691","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 26-year-old male with a history of orbital lymphangioma and compressive optic neuropathy presented with recurrent proptosis in the OS. After examination and imaging, a left orbital lymphatic malformation and a new subcutaneous temporal-parietal vasculo-lymphatic malformation were diagnosed. The patient underwent a bleomycin injection for the orbital malformation and an excisional biopsy for the temporal lesion, leading to symptom resolution. Recurrence of lymphatic malformations and hemorrhage typically occurs at the same site, here we report a patient with the appearance of a new site lesion with orbital recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":19588,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140849601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}