Archives of Ophthalmology, Vol. 22 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

H. Knapp

 
9781331940708: Archives of Ophthalmology, Vol. 22 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How orbital tumors grow and spread—insight from three representative cases.

This study analyzes how sarcoma of the orbit can recur after removal and how it extends through surrounding tissues. It presents three cases that illustrate different starting points for growth: from the periosteum, from the orbital cellular tissue, and from the choroid with spread along the optic nerve. The work emphasizes the role of vessel-associated cells in tumor development and shows how sarcoma cells can form around blood vessels, sometimes with endothelial changes near the lachrymal gland.

Readers will see detailed clinical histories, surgical approaches, and microscopic findings that shed light on the pattern of progression in orbital sarcoma. The author explains how histology supports the idea that a tumor’s spread can involve varied tissue compartments and vessel-oriented growth, which has implications for diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Case-based description of orbital sarcoma recurrence and extension patterns
  • Histological observations of how sarcoma cells associate with vessels and endothelium
  • Descriptive comparison of tumors arising from periosteum, orbital tissue, and optic nerve pathways
  • Clinical implications for monitoring, diagnosis, and surgical management

Ideal for readers of ophthalmology and pathology who seek concrete case material and microscopic context to understand orbital sarcoma's behavior.

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ISBN 10:  0656962046 ISBN 13:  9780656962044
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