Title of article :
Orbital alveolar soft part sarcoma: Histopathologic report of two cases
Author/Authors :
Alkatan, Hind King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Laboratory Medicine - Department of Pathology, Saudi Arabia , Al-Shedoukhy, Ahlam A. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center - Department of Pathology, Saudi Arabia , Chaudhry, Imtiaz A. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Oculoplastic and Orbit Division, Saudi Arabia , Al-Ayoubi, Ayman King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Oculoplastic and Orbit Division, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Alveolar soft part sarcoma is considered as a distinct histopathological entity with rare cases reported from the orbit area. Two cases of alveolar soft part sarcomas occurring in the orbit of two patients along with their histopathologic findings are reported herewith. In both cases, the patients presented with eyelid swelling and proptosis. The diagnosis was made by incisional biopsies and histopathology. The literature is reviewed regarding occurrence of this tumor, its diagnosis and management.
Keywords :
Alveolar soft part sarcoma , Orbit , Diagnosis , Treatment
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
