Nodular Fasciitis of the Orbit. Issue 6 (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Compton, Christopher J.; Clark, Jeremy D.; Thompson, Matthew P.; Lee, Hui Bae H.; Nunery, William R.
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 32:Issue 6(2016:Nov./Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ophthalmic plastic surgery -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.70592
• DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000346
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0740-9303

Abstract

Abstract : A 13-month-old boy was presented with new onset proptosis of the right eye. CT scan and MRI showed an enhancing mass in the right superior orbit with local bone remodeling and erosion. A craniotomy was performed for biopsy and sub-total resection. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed the lesion to be nodular fasciitis. Nodular fasciitis lesions are classically found in the anterior ocular adnexa, especially in pediatric patients. This is the first reported case of nodular fasciitis arising in the posterior orbit of a child younger than 16. Abstract : The authors present a case report of a rare presentation of nodular fasciitis presenting in the posterior orbit of a 13-month-old boy.