{"title":"Eccrine spiradenoma of eyelid - a rare tumor at an unusual location with literature review.","authors":"Soham S Pal, Md Shahid Alam","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2317305","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2317305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eccrine spiradenoma is a rare sweat gland tumor and usually presents as a solitary, painful nodule. A solitary spiradenoma involving the eyelid is quite rare. A 39-year-old Indian female presented with a gradually increasing, painless, nodular upper eyelid mass for the past 4 years. On examination, a non-tender approximately 4 × 3 mm cystic mass was noted, which was not adherent to underlying structures. The mass was excised in toto, and the histopathological examination was suggestive of eccrine spiradenoma with a low Ki-67 index. The patient was doing well without any signs of recurrence at 2 months of follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"101-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139906597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdelrahman M Elhusseiny, Jamal O Azhari, Tom Kornhauser, David A Kilgore, David K Wilson, Kevin J Bielamowicz, Kandi A Stallings-Archer, John D Pemberton
{"title":"Isolated eyelid neonatal Langerhans cell histiocytosis.","authors":"Abdelrahman M Elhusseiny, Jamal O Azhari, Tom Kornhauser, David A Kilgore, David K Wilson, Kevin J Bielamowicz, Kandi A Stallings-Archer, John D Pemberton","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2023.2300802","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2023.2300802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a condition characterized by clonal proliferation of the phagocytic cells derived from the bone marrow. In this article, we present an exceedingly rare case of congenital/neonatal LCH in a 3-week-old girl who initially presented with an isolated swelling of the eyelid, initially misdiagnosed as a chalazion. Subsequently, a biopsy was performed, and histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of LCH. A staging work-up revealed no evidence of multisystem involvement, and thus, local steroid injection was performed as the initial treatment for the residual lesion. Cases of localized LCH that manifest as eyelid masses are rare, and most reported cases involve children over the age of one year. To the best of our knowledge, this case represents the first reported instance of neonatal LCH presenting as an eyelid mass. Although neonatal LCH is rare, ophthalmologists must be aware of this presentation and include it in the differential diagnosis for eyelid lesions in infants during the first month of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"82-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139576952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthew T Fenech, Ankur Raj, Rutika Dodeja, Damien Yeo
{"title":"Management and outcomes of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in trisomy 21 patients vs. non-trisomy 21 patients within a paediatric population: a 5-year follow-up.","authors":"Matthew T Fenech, Ankur Raj, Rutika Dodeja, Damien Yeo","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2365830","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2365830","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the management of patients with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) in a paediatric population and review the long-term outcomes over a 5-year interval, with particular emphasis on the difference between patients with trisomy 21 and those without trisomy 21.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This single-centre, retrospective, cross-sectional, case review study included patients suffering from CNLDO at Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS foundation Trust. Patients were divided into two groups: Non-trisomy 21 and trisomy 21. Patients were followed-up for a 60-month interval. Patients aged <12 months at the time of surgery, patients with <60 months of follow-up data and patients with acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction were excluded. The main outcome measures were discharge rates in patients undertaking primary intervention with syringe and probe (S&P), number of patients requiring further treatment with lacrimal intubation or dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and overall symptom-free periods post-treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ninety-three patients (142 eyes) were included. The mean number of surgical interventions was 1.53 ± 0.65. The mean interval between the 1st and 2nd intervention was 15.54 ± 16.33 months. There was a trend towards greater success rates non-trisomy 21 patients versus patients with trisomy 21 (<i>p</i> = 0.1352). The average symptom-free period after the final intervention was 44.31 ± 20.68 months, significantly longer in the non-trisomy 21 group compared to the trisomy 21 group (<i>p</i> = 0.0074).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The overall success rate after primary S&P was 55.9%. Our results suggest that in trisomy 21 patients suffering from CNLDO, a one-stage intervention with primary monocanalicular intubation should be considered instead of sequential approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"10-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141427953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hamad M Alsulaiman, Reem Alanazi, Sahar Elkhamary, Azza Maktabi, Hind Alkatan, Rawan N Althaqib, Osama Sheik, Silvana A Schellini
{"title":"Isolated bilateral orbital and paranasal Rosai-Dorfman disease affecting two brothers: a case report and a systematic literature review.","authors":"Hamad M Alsulaiman, Reem Alanazi, Sahar Elkhamary, Azza Maktabi, Hind Alkatan, Rawan N Althaqib, Osama Sheik, Silvana A Schellini","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2023.2291791","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2023.2291791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A systematic literature review revealed 88 Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) cases affecting the orbit. We present a review of the literature on orbital RDD in addition to two brothers with isolated bilateral extra-nodal orbital RDD cases associated with G-6PD deficiency. The disease manifested as asymmetric extensive orbital and paranasal sinus infiltration, with orbital bone destruction. Orbital mass debulking and steroids improved the condition in both patients. This is the most extensive case series of orbital RDD reported, including clinical manifestation, imaging, pathologic results, management, and outcome. Vigilant follow-up is essential to monitor for potential malignant transformation, systemic manifestations, potential vision loss, or life-threatening recurrences.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"129-136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138807823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The future is a door, the past is the key: an essay of the 2024 Mustardé Lecture.","authors":"Francesco M Quaranta-Leoni","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2410298","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2410298","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edward J Wladis, Michael I Rothschild, Carisa E Bohnak, Alejandro P Adam
{"title":"New therapies for unresectable or metastatic cutaneous eyelid and orbital melanoma.","authors":"Edward J Wladis, Michael I Rothschild, Carisa E Bohnak, Alejandro P Adam","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2351514","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2351514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Newer treatment options offer the promise of improved outcomes for metastatic and unresectable melanoma. This investigation was performed to review these modalities for cutaneous eyelid and orbital disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search for articles that were related to this subject was performed in the PubMed database, and the bibliographies of these manuscripts were reviewed to ensure capture of the appropriate literature. Data was abstracted and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Historically, patients who suffer from melanoma of the ocular adnexa have fared poorly. Approaches that employ BRAF and mitogen-associated protein kinase inhibitors, immunotherapy, and novel cellular therapies improve outcomes and survival rates, although the side effect profiles of these agents are problematic. Most of the existing strategies have not explored ocular adnexal disease specifically, and treatment plans are generally adapted from the general cutaneous oncology literature.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Thanks to advances in our comprehension of the cellular biology of the disease, the management of unresectable and metastatic melanoma has evolved considerably over the past several years. Newer modalities will likely continue to improve survival and reduce adverse events.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"137-143"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141155653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Usha Kim, Brittany Perzia, Pooja Kulkarni, Mahalingam Rajiniganth, Balagiri Sundar, Alan L Robin, Aakriti Garg Shukla, Michelle M Maeng
{"title":"COVID-19-associated rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis: a single center prospective study of 264 patients.","authors":"Usha Kim, Brittany Perzia, Pooja Kulkarni, Mahalingam Rajiniganth, Balagiri Sundar, Alan L Robin, Aakriti Garg Shukla, Michelle M Maeng","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2377249","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2377249","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Outbreaks of mucormycosis were reported worldwide throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We report clinical outcomes of a treatment protocol for COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with biopsy-proven mucormycosis and COVID-19 were included. All received intravenous amphotericin B deoxycholate 1 mg/kg and surgical endoscopic sinus debridement (FESS). Those with rhino-orbital or cerebral disease limited to the cavernous sinus were eligible for transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin B (TRAMB). Patients were followed with weekly imaging, endoscopic examinations, and serial debridement as necessary. Patients were discharged on oral posaconazole for 6 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 264 patients were followed for a mean of 2.5 months. On presentation, 163 patients (174 eyes) had eye involvement. Of these, 141 eyes (81.0%) had light perception or worse vision. By the last follow-up, 163 patients (176 eyes) were affected, and of these, 96 eyes (54.5%) had no light perception. Twenty-one patients (8%) died and 3 orbits (0.5%) were exenterated. There was no change in mortality (<i>p</i> = 0.38) or exenteration (<i>p</i> = 0.38) in the 55 patients who received TRAMB compared to patients with rhino-orbital or cerebral disease limited to the cavernous sinus who did not. Asymptomatic COVID-19 was associated with higher mortality than symptomatic COVID-19 (<i>p</i> = 0.025). Uncontrolled diabetes was a risk factor for death (<i>p</i> = 0.022). New diabetes was associated with increased mortality versus pre-existing diabetes (<i>p</i> = 0.005).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A multidisciplinary approach is crucial to manage COVID-19-ROCM. In our cohort, TRAMB therapy did not increase mortality or exenteration rates. While poor vision on presentation was profound, some vision recovery was noted with treatment. COVID-19 immune dysregulation may predispose patients to ROCM, particularly those with asymptomatic disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"24-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.1% for improved lid symmetry in Graves' disease.","authors":"Ashtyn Z Vogt, Ivan M Vrcek","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2389303","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01676830.2024.2389303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usage of oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.1% in the treatment of Graves' disease to improve lid symmetry.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fourteen patients were identified with unilateral upper eyelid retraction, secondary to Graves' disease. A phenylephrine test was performed to evaluate whether treating the unaffected (non-retracted) side would result in improved symmetry using Hering's law. Patients were prescribed oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.1% to instill into the unaffected eye. Marginal reflex distance 1 (MRD1) measurements were taken pre- and post-treatment and patient satisfaction surveys were completed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average pre-treatment MRD1 difference between the right eye (OD) and the left eye (OS) was 2.46 [range 1.50-4.00]. The average post-treatment MRD1 difference between OD and OS was 0.39 [range 0.00-1.00]. One hundred percent of patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the improvement in symmetry.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.1% is a potential method to improve symmetry in patients with Graves' disease and unilateral upper eyelid retraction via Hering's law, especially for non-surgical candidates or those who prefer non-surgical treatment. Our results indicate improved MRD1 differences between fellow eyes and patient satisfaction regarding the symmetry of the upper eyelids.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"34-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Viana N Phan, Emma C McDonnell, Laura T Phan, Jessica R Chang, Thomas N Hwang, Michael K Yoon, Timothy J McCulley, Ying Chen
{"title":"The swinging sclera technique for evisceration.","authors":"Viana N Phan, Emma C McDonnell, Laura T Phan, Jessica R Chang, Thomas N Hwang, Michael K Yoon, Timothy J McCulley, Ying Chen","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2025.2456496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01676830.2025.2456496","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To present a modified evisceration technique with a full-thickness horizontal sclerotomy and assess post-operative motility and long-term outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent evisceration with a single surgeon (TJM). The standard initial steps of evisceration were performed. Before implant placement, a complete radial sclerotomy was extended posteriorly at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, 2 mm above the optic nerve, longitudinally dividing the medial and lateral rectus insertions. The scleral halves were mobilized, allowing them to \"swing\" forward and overlap over the spherical implant. In a subgroup of five patients, postoperative motility was assessed by marking the conjunctiva overlying the implant and taking photos in extreme gazes. Operative and non-operative eye measurements were compared in SiliconCoach Digitizer Software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty patients were identified (16 male, 14 female; mean age 56.9, range 4.6-90.1 years). Eleven patients were noted to have phthisis bulbi. Implant sizes were 18 mm (<i>n</i> = 13), 20 mm (<i>n</i> = 14), and 22 mm (<i>n</i> = 2) with a mean of 19.24 mm. Mean horizontal and vertical motility ratios of operated to non-operated eye were 0.61 ± 0.18 and 0.76 ± 0.28, respectively, with no statistically significant differences (<i>p</i> = 0.38).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Evisceration with complete horizontal full thickness sclerotomy is an effective technique that prevents the sclera from limiting implant size, even in patients with phthisis bulbi. Longitudinal division of the recti insertions also did not affect function or implant stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143053920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on \"ChatGPT and frequently asked patient questions for upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery\".","authors":"Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1080/01676830.2025.2457108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01676830.2025.2457108","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47421,"journal":{"name":"Orbit-The International Journal on Orbital Disorders-Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}