Metastatic breast cancer presenting as Tolosa-Hunt syndrome

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 1999;11(6):407-9. doi: 10.1053/clon.1999.9093.

Abstract

Choroidal involvement is a well-recognized manifestation of metastatic disease, particularly from breast and lung primaries. However, breast cancer can involve other ocular structures. The two patients presented illustrate diffuse orbital involvement of the extraocular muscles, simulating Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. This association has not been reported previously. Both patients responded well to local radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / complications
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Carcinoma / complications
  • Carcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma / radiotherapy
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / complications
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / radiotherapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Orbital Neoplasms / secondary
  • Palliative Care
  • Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome / etiology
  • Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome / radiotherapy