DR. MANOGNA A

DR. MANOGNA A, Dr. LAALITHYA DASARI

Abstract

Proptosis is defined as the forward protrusion of eyeball/displacement of globe relative to the orbital rims.The causes of Unilateral proptosis are innumerable and is usually a multidisciplinary problem requiring collaboration of ophthalmology with various branches.

This is a case of of 24 years old male patient who presented to the OPD with gradually progressive proptosis and diminished of left eye since three months,associated with left sided nasal block and diffuse swelling over the left cheek.A detailed ophthalmic clinical examination was done including exophthalmometry. ENT examination revealed the swelling to be bony growth of maxillary bone,biopsy of which was taken and tissue sent for histopathological examination. The diagnosis of Osteosarcoma of left maxillary bone was established from the histopathology and immunohistochemistry reports, supported by radiological reports. Case was referred to higher centre for Left maxillectomy, orbital exenteration and post op radiotherapy.