Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 34(1):e17–e19, JAN 2018

DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000968

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PMID: 28746252

Issn Print: 0740-9303

Publication Date: 2018/01/01


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Primary Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Orbit Presenting With Acute Proptosis

Preeti Thyparampil;Michael Yen;Sadhna Dhingra;Debra Shetlar;Neda Zarrin-Khameh;Benjamin Musher;

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Abstract

Primary neuroendocrine tumors of the orbit are exceedingly rare and typically present with gradual, progressive exophthalmos. In this report, an otherwise healthy 64-year-old woman undergoes resection of a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor after presenting with acute proptosis. An extensive clinical and radiographic evaluation reveals no other evidence of disease, establishing the diagnosis of a primary neuroendocrine tumor. The case presentation is followed by a brief review of the classification, presentation, and evaluation of orbital neuroendocrine tumors.

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