Malignant transformation of orbital solitary fibrous tumor

Int Ophthalmol. 2013 Jun;33(3):299-303. doi: 10.1007/s10792-012-9637-y. Epub 2013 Mar 23.

Abstract

Orbital solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare tumor and may recur or undergo malignant transformation without complete excision. We present a case of orbital SFT which recurred twice and underwent malignant transformation. The patient was treated with en bloc excision via a lateral orbitotomy. The postoperative histopathologic diagnosis of this case was an adult fibrosarcoma. Postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy was given. In 18 months of further follow-up, there has been no evidence of recurrence, both clinically and in regular imaging studies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology*
  • Fibrosarcoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / pathology*
  • Male
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Solitary Fibrous Tumors / pathology*