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Sarcoidosis of the Orbit: A Rare Clinical Case and Literature Review Cover

Sarcoidosis of the Orbit: A Rare Clinical Case and Literature Review

By: A. Cekov and  A. Kanev  
Open Access
|Sep 2024

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of still-unknown etiology in which characteristic granulomas develop in various parts of the body. Symptoms depend on the localization of the formations. The isolated orbital form, in which granulomas develop only in the orbit of the eye, is very rare and presents a challenge in terms of differential diagnosis. Treatment for the orbital form may include a conservative, surgical, or combined approach. The goal of surgical treatment is to completely remove the tumour formation, which achieves excellent results in many cases. The current article presents a clinical case of an isolated orbital form of sarcoidosis, in which surgical treatment was undertaken with complete removal of the granulomatous formation. In the postoperative follow-up, a complete reversal of the symptoms was observed without residual disturbances in vision or eye movements.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2024-0043 | Journal eISSN: 2719-5384 | Journal ISSN: 0324-1750
Language: English
Page range: 58 - 62
Submitted on: Mar 24, 2024
Accepted on: Jul 15, 2024
Published on: Sep 7, 2024
Published by: Sofia Medical University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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