Abstract :
Background: Background: Tumors of the orbit are rare diseases in ophthalmic pathology-3.5 to 4%. They include
primary and secondary tumors. Their diagnosis pose a great challenge for both clinicians and pathologists
since they present with a variety of signs and symptoms and they are often difficult to diagnose at initial
stages.
Aims and Objectives: To analyse the histomorphological features of orbital tumors and to compare the
results of the present study with other studies in the literature.
Materials and Methods: This is a prospective and retrospective study done in Sarojini Devi Eye hospital,
Hyderabad at the Department Of Pathology during December 2013 to September 2016. All surgical
resected specimens of orbital tumors recieved at the Department of Pathology were included in the study.
Variables examined included clinical details, radiological findings and histopathological findings.
Results: A Total of 54 cases were studied. Of these, 33 cases were males and 21 cases were females. Age
group ranged from 5 years to 62 years. Incidence of the tumors showed bimodal age distribution. The most
common tumor was Dermoid cyst.
Conclusion: Orbital tumors can occur at various age groups and because of their myriad presentation their
diagnosis pose a great challenge. Although imaging studies graphically illustrate the tissue definition,
pathological conditions can be assessed definitely only by obtaining tissue specimen surgically.
Keyword :
Orbital tumors, Dermoid cysts, Lacrimal gland lesions, Rhabdomyosarcoma.