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Adolescent , Adult , Antimalarials , Child , Child, Preschool , Chloroquine , Drug Resistance , Humans , India , Malaria, Falciparum/drug therapy , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Middle Aged , PrevalenceABSTRACT
The diagnosis of orbital tumour is a challenge to the ophthalmologist. The aim of this paper is to highlight the unusual presentation of lacrimal gland tumours.
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Adenoma, Pleomorphic/pathology , Adult , Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases/pathology , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Fourteen cases of orbital rhabdomyosarcoma have been studied. Clinical presentation was by way of short history, fast growing proptosis, inflammatory signs and epistaxis. Computerised tomography showed only a mass lesion without bony involvement and was very useful in follow up. Ultrasonography revealed pseudo-encapsulation of the tumour which is postulated as possibly specific of Rhabdomyosarcoma due to its fast growth, cellular content and oedema fluid. A survival rate of 21% over a 3 year period has been achieved by combined mode therapy consisting of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.