Description
Tumor in the orbit area. The orbit contains the eyeball, eye muscles, the optic nerve and blood vessels. The majority of tumors that arise in the orbit are benign.
Symptoms
Eye pain, pain with eye movement, eye bulging, double vision.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan and/or MRI can define the size and exact location of a mass. A biopsy can determine the type of tumor.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Other Specific Tests: Biopsy
Specialists:
Ophthalmology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan and/or MRI can define the size and exact location of a mass. A biopsy can determine the type of tumor.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Other Specific Tests: Biopsy
Specialists:
Ophthalmology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Treatment
Depends on the size and type of tumor, but may include: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery.