Clinical and immunohistochemical analysis of orbital metastasis from prostate carcinoma

J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Nov;22(6):2141-3. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182323d29.

Abstract

Orbital tumors can present with different symptoms, especially ophthalmic disturbances. We describe 1 patient with an orbital metastasis from prostate carcinoma presenting with proptosis and give details of his presentation, diagnostic tools, and treatment. This is a rare case. Possible ocular spread of prostate adenocarcinoma and the diagnostic techniques used are discussed. It is stressed that immunohistochemical studies and comparison with primary tumor may be essential for a definitive diagnosis. The treatment of prostate orbital metastases is also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Contrast Media
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Orbital Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Radiopharmaceuticals