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Orbital Sarcoidosis Manifesting with Enophthalmos.

Authors :
Attia, Sonia
Zaouali, Sonia
Jeguirim, Houyam
Njim, Leila
Kriaa, Soulef
Yahia, Salim Ben
Khairallah, Moncef
Source :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation. Dec2006, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p379-381. 3p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a case of orbital sarcoidosis manifesting with enophthalmos. Methods: A 60-year-old woman presented with right enophthalmos. She had a palpable mass in her anterior orbit inferiorly. She underwent a complete ophthalmic evaluation, magnetic resonance imaging, and histopathologic examination. Results: A magnetic resonance imaging scan disclosed an orbital, extraconal mass, with displacement of the orbital floor. A biopsy specimen of the mass demonstrated a granulomatous inflammation without caseation necrosis. Workup revealed hilar lymphadenopathy, pleural nodule, and splenomegaly. The patient was treated with corticosteroids, with subsequent involution of the mass and disappearance of enophthalmos. Conclusion: Although orbital sarcoidosis usually manifests with proptosis or palpebral swelling, enophthalmos should be considered as ophthalmic manifestation of sarcoidosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09273948
Volume :
14
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23355857
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09273940601038589