Orbital chondrosarcoma developing in a patient with Paget disease

Am J Ophthalmol. 1999 May;127(5):619-21. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(98)00405-x.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the radiologic, histopathologic, and cytogenetic features of an orbital chondrosarcoma developing in a patient with Paget disease.

Methods: A 64-year-old woman presented with rapidly progressive proptosis of her right eye. Computed tomographic scans, histopathologic examination, and cytogenetic analysis were performed.

Results: Computed tomographic scans disclosed osseous changes of the temporal and frontal bones, with areas of high density consistent with Paget disease. A soft-tissue tumor in the right lateral orbital wall was consistent with Paget sarcoma. On histology, a chondrosarcoma was diagnosed, which was confirmed by fluorescent in situ hybridization.

Conclusion: This is a unique case of orbital chondrosarcoma developing in a patient with Paget disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Chondrosarcoma / etiology*
  • Chondrosarcoma / pathology
  • DNA, Neoplasm / analysis
  • Female
  • Frontal Bone / pathology
  • Humans
  • In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Orbital Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology
  • Osteitis Deformans / complications*
  • Osteitis Deformans / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteitis Deformans / pathology
  • Temporal Bone / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • DNA, Neoplasm