Orbital Mass
Description
Tumor in the orbit area. The orbit contains the eyeball, eye muscles, the optic nerve and blood vessels. Any of these structures can give rise to the development of a tumor of the orbit. Metastatic tumors can spread from a distant site to the orbit as well. The majority of tumors that arise in the orbit are benign.
Symptoms
Eye pain, pain with eye movement, eye bulging, double vision.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan and/or MRI can define the size and exact location of the mass. A biopsy can determine the type of cancer.
- CT Scan
- MRI
Treatment
Depends on the size and type of tumor, but may include: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery.
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