Our experience in surgical treatment of intraorbital tumors

Orbital tumors are complex lesions representing a great challenge for the neurosurgeons and ophthalmologist. Methods: We analyse the database for 57 patients who underwent surgery for the treatment of orbital tumors at our institution between 2001 and 2010. Data from clinical notes, surgical reports, and radiological findings were extracted for the statistical analysis. Results: Predominant symptoms were exophthalmos (68%), visual disturbance (42%) and ocular mobility limitation (37%). The most used surgical approache was superior orbitotomy. Orbital tumors histopathological results showed that hemangiomas were the most common tumors type (35%). Malignant tumors accounted for 23% of cases. Total resection of tumors was achieved in 78% of patients. Conclusion: Surgical treatment could be considered an optimal treatment option for most of the orbital tumor. A better imaging anatomy analysis of the orbit correlated with good surgical skills is needed to overcome the pitfalls of intraorbital surgery.