Eye Socket (Orbit) Tumors & Cancers.
Specialized surgical management of primary orbital tumors and secondary malignancies spreading from adjacent sinuses. Focused on safe tumor clearance while protecting optic nerve pathways and rebuilding eye socket support.
Objective, evidence-based staging and orbital decompression guidelines.
Orbit Risk & Suitability Assessment
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No immediate concern detected
Based on your answers, there are no immediate signs of acute pathology. Routine screening is advised.
Clinical Guidelines on Orbital and Eye Socket Tumors
Tumors within the bony eye socket (orbit) require specialized craniofacial expertise. The surgical protocol focuses on complete excision of the pathology while protecting the optic nerve, preserving normal eye movement, and ensuring facial balance.
1. Understanding Orbital and Eye Socket Tumors
Orbital swellings can arise from the tissue behind the eye, the lacrimal (tear) gland, or spread secondary to tumors in the adjacent sinuses. Staging is performed using precise high-resolution MRI and CT scans to chart the tumor’s relation to the eye muscles, optic nerve, and the brain floor.
2. Orbitotomy and Eye-Preserving Resections
An Orbitotomy provides access to the tissues surrounding the eye. * Lateral Orbitotomy: Accesses tumors situated on the outer side or behind the eyeball, leaving the eyelid intact and sparing the orbital contents. * Transnasal/Endoscopic Orbitotomy: Used for tumors on the inner wall, using narrow instruments through the nose to avoid facial incisions. * Maxillary-Orbital Clearance: Required when sinus cancers invade the orbital floor, requiring combined resection while striving to preserve the eyeball (globe preservation) whenever clinically safe.
3. Orbital Floor Rebuilding and Titanium Mesh
When a tumor compromises the thin bony floor supporting the eyeball, immediate reconstruction is vital. Dr. Saha utilizes specialized titanium plates or customized mesh to reconstruct the orbital floor. This provides stable physical support for the eyeball, preventing the eye from sinking (enophthalmos) or dropping, which would otherwise lead to permanent double vision (diplopia).
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