Orbital and sinus rhabdomyosarcoma with concurrent central retinal artery occlusion: A case report

World J Clin Oncol. 2024 Dec 24;15(12):1507-1513. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i12.1507.

Abstract

Background: Both rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) are rare medical diseases, and their simultaneous occurrence in the same patient is extraordinarily uncommon. This study presents a comprehensive overview of the clinical manifestations, diagnostic imaging results, and therapeutic interventions of a patient with both conditions.

Case summary: In this report, we present a 30-year-old male who presented with significant protrusion, pain and vision loss and was diagnosed with RMS in the orbit and sinus with CRAO. Following resection of the sinus and orbital mass and enucleation of the right eye, the patient experienced symptom improvement.

Conclusion: This article provides an in-depth analysis of the patient's clinical manifestations, the tumor's anatomical origin, and the etiology of CRAO. The concurrent manifestation of both RMS and CRAO is exceedingly uncommon in clinical practice.

Keywords: Alveolar; Case report; Central retinal artery occlusion; Orbital tumor; Rhabdomyosarcoma; Vision loss.

Publication types

  • Case Reports