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Roohé SL, Helsen S, Paridaens D. Medial lacrimal sac excision versus conventional H-shaped lacrimal sac opening in external dacryocystorhinostomy: a comparative cohort study. Orbit 2024; 43:1-7. [PMID: 36700372 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2168017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE The external dacryocystorhinostomy (Ex-DCR) is a reliable but surgically challenging procedure to overcome a nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO). The aim of this study is to describe the outcomes of a modified technique of lacrimal sac opening and to compare it with the conventional Ex-DCR. METHODS This comparative cohort study included adult patients undergoing Ex-DCR for primary acquired NLDO by or under supervision of one surgeon. Group 1 (conventional Ex-DCR including H-shaped incision, anastomosis of the anterior mucosal flap to nasal mucosal flap and resection of the posterior sac flap) was compared with Group 2 (modified Ex-DCR including excision of the medial lacrimal sac and anastomosis of remaining anterior sac flap to nasal mucosal flap). Outcome measures included the success rate (defined as complete symptom relief or patent irrigation after three months), reoperation rate, redo-free survival within five years, and occurrence of postoperative bleeding and postoperative infection. RESULTS 138 patients were included. The success rates were 94.7% (54/57 cases) for Group 1 and 96.3% (78/81) for Group 2 (p-value = 0.658). The redo-rate was 5.3% (3/75) in Group 1 and 2.5% (2/81) in Group 2 (p = 0.331). Two-year redo-free survival probability estimates were 89.8% for Group 1 and 96.3% for Group 2, respectively. No complications occurred in Group 2, whereas in Group 1, one patient (1.8%) suffered from postoperative bleeding and one (1.8%) from postoperative infection. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that our modified Ex-DCR technique is equally efficacious compared with the conventional Ex-DCR technique in adult patients with NLDO.
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- S L Roohé
- Department of Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery, Oogkliniek Monica Hospital Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology, Orbital Center, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Detiger SE, Hötte GJ, Verdijk RM, de Keizer ROB, van Hagen PM, van Laar JAM, Paridaens D. Adult orbital xanthogranuloma: long-term follow-up of treated cases. Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:2475-2481. [PMID: 36526862 PMCID: PMC10397269 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02357-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adult orbital xanthogranulomatous disease (AOXGD) is a group of rare disorders. Four subtypes are identified: adult-onset xanthogranuloma (AOX), adult-onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma (AAPOX), necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (NBX), and Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD). Therapy options vary and little is known about the long-term effect of the treatment. In this study, we will describe the clinical behaviour, effect of treatment, and long-term outcome in a consecutive series of patients with AOXGD. METHODS This is a descriptive, retrospective study with a long follow-up term of 21 patients with histologically proven AOXGD, treated between 1989 and 2021 in the Rotterdam Eye Hospital and Erasmus MC University Medical Center. RESULTS Twenty-one patients with histologically proven AOXGD were included. The follow-up ranged from 2-260 months (median of 67 months). Six of the nine patients with AOX were treated with surgery alone, with recurrence in two. Three received systemic therapy, with recurrence in one. All four patients with AAPOX received systemic treatment, the disease recurred in two. Two patients with NBX were treated with surgery alone, with recurrence in one. Four required additional therapy with recurrence in two. Both patients with ECD required systemic therapy. CONCLUSIONS Recognition of AOXGD is important, in particular, because of the potential severe systemic locations in the different subtypes. Surgical excision might be a sufficient therapy for patients with AOX. Patients with AAPOX, NBX, and ECD warrant systemic therapy. Currently, there is no conclusive evidence for a superior treatment strategy, but further studies are necessary to investigate treatment options.
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- S E Detiger
- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology, Section of Ophthalmic Pathology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, section Clinical Immunology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, section Clinical Immunology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Gishti O, de Keizer ROB, Detiger SE, van Rij C, Slagter C, Paridaens D. Radiation optic neuropathy and retinopathy in patients with presumed benign intraorbital tumours treated with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy. Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:2470-2474. [PMID: 36513859 PMCID: PMC10397216 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02356-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the long-term effects of fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (fSRT) for the treatment of (presumed) benign intraorbital tumours on visual acuity, visual fields, globe and eyelid position, and complications including radiation retinopathy and deviations of retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) on OCT. METHODS Multi-centre retrospective follow-up study of a consecutive series of 25 patients treated in the Rotterdam Orbital Center (collaboration between Erasmus Medical Center and Rotterdam Eye Hospital) between 2002 and 2018. Data on the dose of fSRT, visual acuity, Humphrey field analyser (HFA) perimetry, globe and eyelid position were obtained from the medical records. RESULTS In this retrospective consecutive series of 25 patients with a median follow-up of 104 months (range 48-215 months), 80.0% of the patients had presumed optic nerve sheath meningioma and 20.0 % presumed cavernous haemangioma with signs suggestive of recent growth. In most patients, a better visual acuity and RNFL thickness were observed after stereotactic radiotherapy. Improvement of the visual field defects was observed after treatment, with a mean deviation of -14.98 dB (12.9 SD) before treatment versus -4.56 dB (10.8 SD) after treatment, respectively. Significant, but small changes in exophthalmometry values were observed with a mean of 14.92 mm (7.9 SD) versus 13.79 mm (7.3 SD) after treatment, respectively. Only 3 patients (15.0%) developed radiation retinopathy after stereotactic radiotherapy. All patients with radiation retinopathy had presumed optic nerve sheath meningioma. CONCLUSIONS Based on our results, fSRT is an effective treatment modality for this subset of orbital tumours with few complications and good long-term visual and cosmetic outcomes. FSRT is non-invasive and safer than surgery for lesions in the posterior orbit or around the optic nerve.
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- O Gishti
- Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Anna Hospital, Geldrop, The Netherlands.
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- Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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van Ipenburg JA, Naus NC, Dubbink HJ, van Ginderdeuren R, Missotten GS, Paridaens D, Verdijk RM. Prognostic value of TERT promoter mutations in conjunctival melanomas in addition to clinicopathological features. Br J Ophthalmol 2020; 105:1454-1461. [PMID: 33127831 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-317405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the prognostic value of clinical, histopathological and molecular features and to relate different treatment modalities to clinical outcome in conjunctival melanomas (CM). METHODS Retrospective review of clinical, histopathological and BRAF V600E and telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) promoter mutation status and treatment modalities, correlated to recurrence and metastasis in 79 patients with CM, diagnosed between 1987 and 2015 in three tertiary referral centres in the Netherlands and Belgium. RESULTS Out of 78 evaluable patients, recurrences occurred in 16 patients and metastasis in 12 patients (median follow-up time 35 months (0-260 months)). Tumour thickness >2 mm, pT status, the presence of epithelioid cells, ulceration and mitoses was significantly correlated with metastasis (p value 0.046, 0.01, 0.02, 0.001 and 0.003, respectively). Furthermore, CM frequently harbour BRAF V600E and TERT promoter mutations (29% and 43%, respectively). TERT promoter mutations were correlated to shorter metastasis-free survival (p value 0.002). No significant correlation was found for clinical parameters and metastatic disease. Palpebral, forniceal and caruncular melanomas were more prone to develop recurrences (p value: 0.03). Most CM were treated with excision with adjuvant therapy. CONCLUSION In line with the recommendations in the Eighth Edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging for CM, the pathology report should include information about pT status, tumour thickness, presence of epithelioid cells, ulceration and mitoses. Furthermore, information about the presence of a TERT promoter mutation and BRAF V600E mutation is of interest for therapeutic decision making. The presence of a TERT promoter mutation is correlated to metastatic disease.
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- Ophthalmology, Erasmus MC, Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland,Netherlands
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Pathology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Ophthalmology, KU Leuven University Hospitals Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus Hospital Pharmacy, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Pathology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands /
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Cellular angiofibroma is a benign mesenchymal tumor most commonly located in the distal genital tract of both men and women. Although extragenital locations have been reported rarely, this is the first report of cellular angiofibroma of the orbit. A 58-year-old man presented with a mass in the left superomedial orbit since 2 years. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a well-demarcated lesion with a homogeneous intermediate signal intensity on both T1- and T2-weighted images, homogeneous contrast enhancement and high signal intensity on diffusion-weighted images. Complete excision was performed through a medial upper eyelid crease incision. Histopathology showed a vascular CD34-positive and STAT6-negative spindle cell tumor with monoallelic loss of FOXO1, indicating cellular angiofibroma.
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- G J Hötte
- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pathology, Section Ophthalmic Pathology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Ophthalmology, Orbital Service, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Hötte GJ, Meijer N, Verdijk RM, Paridaens D. Accelerated growth of orbital schwannomas during pregnancy does not correlate with sex hormone- or growth factor receptor status. Orbit 2020; 40:120-126. [PMID: 32264727 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2020.1747498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Purpose: Until now, three cases of growth of an orbital schwannoma during pregnancy have been published. We aim to provide additional insight in the effect of pregnancy on orbital schwannomas. Methods: We present two additional cases of accelerated growth of orbital schwannomas during pregnancy and investigate receptor expression profiles for estrogen, progesterone, androgen, VEGF, EGF, FGF, PDGF-Rβ and ki-67 in the two pregnant cases and six non-pregnant cases. Results: Case 1: A 26-year-old woman developed unilateral exophthalmos during pregnancy, with normal visual acuity and ocular motility. During a subsequent pregnancy, again the exophthalmos progressed. MRI showed a mass suggestive of schwannoma. After delivery, resection of the lesion was performed through an anterior approach. Pathology confirmed schwannoma. The expression profile was positive for estrogen- and FGF receptors and ki-67, but negative for progesterone-, androgen- and other growth factor receptors. Case 2: A 24-year-old woman presented with diplopia and unilateral pain during pregnancy. She had normal visual acuity, but a mild exophthalmos and elevation deficit. MRI revealed an extraconal mass suggestive of schwannoma. After delivery, resection was performed through an anterior approach. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis. The expression profile was positive for ki-67, but negative for sex hormone- and growth factor receptors. In the six non-pregnant cases the expression profiles varied, with only one subject showing a strong expression of estrogen-, progesterone- and androgen receptors. Conclusions: Orbital schwannomas can experience growth during pregnancy. The underlying mechanism remains unclear as hormone- and growth factor expression profiles show no correlation to the pregnant state.
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- G J Hötte
- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, the Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, the Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, the Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pathology, Section Ophthalmic Pathology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam , Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, the Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Ophthalmology, Orbital Service, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam , Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Oculoplastic & Orbital Service, ELZA Clinic , Zurich, Switzerland
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Hötte GJ, Koudstaal MJ, Verdijk RM, Titulaer MJ, Claes JFHM, Strabbing EM, van der Lugt A, Paridaens D. Intracranial actinomycosis of odontogenic origin masquerading as auto-immune orbital myositis: a fatal case and review of the literature. BMC Infect Dis 2019; 19:763. [PMID: 31477035 PMCID: PMC6720412 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4408-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Actinomycetes can rarely cause intracranial infection and may cause a variety of complications. We describe a fatal case of intracranial and intra-orbital actinomycosis of odontogenic origin with a unique presentation and route of dissemination. Also, we provide a review of the current literature. Case presentation A 58-year-old man presented with diplopia and progressive pain behind his left eye. Six weeks earlier he had undergone a dental extraction, followed by clindamycin treatment for a presumed maxillary infection. The diplopia responded to steroids but recurred after cessation. The diplopia was thought to result from myositis of the left medial rectus muscle, possibly related to a defect in the lamina papyracea. During exploration there was no abnormal tissue for biopsy. The medial wall was reconstructed and the myositis responded again to steroids. Within weeks a myositis on the right side occurred, with CT evidence of muscle swelling. Several months later he presented with right hemiparesis and dysarthria. Despite treatment the patient deteriorated, developed extensive intracranial hemorrhage, and died. Autopsy showed bacterial aggregates suggestive of actinomycotic meningoencephalitis with septic thromboembolism. Retrospectively, imaging studies showed abnormalities in the left infratemporal fossa and skull base and bilateral cavernous sinus. Conclusions In conclusion, intracranial actinomycosis is difficult to diagnose, with potentially fatal outcome. An accurate diagnosis can often only be established by means of histology and biopsy should be performed whenever feasible. This is the first report of actinomycotic orbital involvement of odontogenic origin, presenting initially as bilateral orbital myositis rather than as orbital abscess. Infection from the upper left jaw extended to the left infratemporal fossa, skull base and meninges and subsequently to the cavernous sinus and the orbits. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12879-019-4408-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- G J Hötte
- Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. .,Department of Orbital Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, PO box 70030, 3000 LM, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Franciscus Gasthuis and Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Orbital Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, PO box 70030, 3000 LM, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Detiger SE, Karim AF, van Laar JAM, Paridaens D, Verdijk RM. The histological absence of IgG4 positive plasma cells in juvenile xanthogranuloma; comments on 'Systemic juvenile xanthogranuloma: a case report and brief review'. Clin Exp Dermatol 2018; 44:91-92. [PMID: 30240020 DOI: 10.1111/ced.13745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- S E Detiger
- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Schiedamse Vest 180, 3011 BH, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, Section of Clinical Immunology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, Groene Hart Hospital, Gouda, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, Section of Clinical Immunology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Schiedamse Vest 180, 3011 BH, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Schiedamse Vest 180, 3011 BH, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pathology, Section of Ophthalmic Pathology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Karim AF, Bansie RD, Rombach SM, Paridaens D, Verdijk RM, van Hagen PM, Van Laar JAM. The treatment outcomes in IgG4-related disease. Neth J Med 2018; 76:275-285. [PMID: 30152392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an emerging systemic inflammatory disease involving nearly all organs eventually leading to fibrosis. Prompt and adequate treatment to prevent irreversible organ damage is therefore pivotal. To evaluate the treatment outcomes, we studied a well-defined cohort of patients with IgG4-RD. METHOD 32 patients with histologically confirmed IgG4-RD diagnosed between 1999 and April 2017 were included and reviewed for demographic and clinical characteristics. The response to treatment with glucocorticoids, disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, rituximab and other therapeutic interventions were evaluated. RESULTS Glucocorticoids as well as rituximab appeared successful therapeutic drugs leading to clinical remission (complete or partial remission) in all patients. Recurrences, however, were frequently seen (62% versus 100%, respectively). Diseases modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), including azathioprine, methotrexate and mycophenolate mofetil were effective in less than half of the cases. A minority of patients was treated with alternative treatments including hydroxychloroquine, thalidomide and infliximab which all appeared effective. Surgical intervention and radiotherapy in local disease seemed to induce clinical remission and were associated with low recurrence rates. CONCLUSION Glucocorticoids and rituximab induce substantial responses as well as primary surgical intervention and radiotherapy, while the efficacy of DMARDs is limited. Based on the few data available, hydroxychloroquine, infliximab and thalidomide may be promising treatment options for second or third line strategies.
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- A F Karim
- Department of Internal Medicine, section Clinical Immunology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Liu C, Dalm VASH, van Hagen PM, Croon-de Boer F, Paridaens D. Chemotherapy-induced exacerbations of thyroid orbitopathy in a patient with B-cell lymphoma. Orbit 2018; 37:299-302. [PMID: 29300515 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1423086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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A 55-year-old woman with concurrent active thyroid orbitopathy and B-cell lymphoma developed acute exacerbation of thyroid orbitopathy after receiving Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin, Prednisone (R-CHOP) chemotherapy, presenting with subtotal loss of vision and severe eyelid edema. Intravenous methylprednisolone was fully effective within several hours. Further exacerbations of her orbitopathy were seen following every subsequent chemotherapeutic treatment, but responded well to oral prednisone. This case shows that thyroid orbitopathy may severely and acutely progress after chemotherapy for concurrent B-cell lymphoma. Clinical awareness of this potential complication may prevent blindness in this rare subset of patients.
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- C Liu
- a The Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam , the Netherlands
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- b Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology , Erasmus Medical Center , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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- b Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology , Erasmus Medical Center , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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- c Department of Internal Medicine and Hematology , Ikazia Hospital , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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- a The Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam , the Netherlands
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PURPOSE To describe a clinical case of biopsy-proven Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid following golimumab therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS Interventional case report. RESULTS A 73-year-old woman with a history of chronic RA presented with a right upper eyelid mass. She had been treated with golimumab (tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors) injection therapy for the past 6 months. A biopsy showed findings suggestive of a Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid. CONCLUSIONS Merkel cell carcinoma may be associated with anti-TNF treatment and should be included in the differential diagnosis of an eyelid tumor in patients treated with TNF inhibitors.
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- H Hanafi
- a Department of Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery , The Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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- b Department of Pathology , ErasmusMC University Medical Center, Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery , The Rotterdam Eye Hospital , Rotterdam , The Netherlands
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Kronig S, van der Mooren R, Strabbing E, Stam L, Tan J, de Jongh E, van der Wal K, Paridaens D, Koudstaal M. Pure orbital blowout fractures reconstructed with autogenous bone grafts: functional and aesthetic outcomes. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 45:507-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2014] [Revised: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kilic E, Yavuzyigitoglu S, Mensink H, Vaarwater J, Naus N, Paridaens D, de Klein A. BAP1 correlates with metastasis in polyploid uveal melanoma. Acta Ophthalmol 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2015.0522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- E. Kilic
- Ophthalmology; Erasmus MC; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Ocular Oncology; Eye Hospital; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Ophthalmology; Erasmus MC; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Ophthalmology; Erasmus MC; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Ocular Oncology; Eye Hospital; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Clinical Genetics; Erasmus MC; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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Koopmans AE, Vaarwater J, Paridaens D, Naus NC, Kilic E, de Klein A. Patient survival in uveal melanoma is not affected by oncogenic mutations in GNAQ and GNA11. Br J Cancer 2013; 109:493-6. [PMID: 23778528 PMCID: PMC3721402 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2013.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2013] [Accepted: 05/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mutations in GNAQ and GNA11, encoding the oncogenic G-protein alpha subunit q and 11, respectively, occur frequently in the majority of uveal melanomas. METHODS Exons 4 and 5 from GNAQ and GNA11 were amplified and sequenced from 92 ciliary body and choroidal melanomas. The mutation status was correlated with disease-free survival (DFS) and other parameters. RESULTS None of the tumours harboured a GNAQ exon 4 mutation. A GNAQ mutation in exon 5 codon 209 was found in 46 out of 92 (50.0%) of the tumours. Only 1 out of 92 (1.1%) melanomas showed a mutation in GNA11 exon 4 codon 183, whereas 39 out of 92 (42.4%) harboured a mutation in exon 5 of GNA11 codon 209. Six tumours did not show any mutations in exons 4 and 5 of these genes. Univariate analyses showed no correlation between DFS and the mutation status. CONCLUSION GNAQ and GNA11 mutations are, in equal matter, not associated with patient outcome.
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- A E Koopmans
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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van Steensel L, Hooijkaas H, Paridaens D, van den Bosch WA, Kuijpers RWAM, Drexhage HA, van Hagen PM, Dik WA. PDGF enhances orbital fibroblast responses to TSHR stimulating autoantibodies in Graves' ophthalmopathy patients. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2012; 97:E944-53. [PMID: 22438231 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2012-1020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) stimulating autoantibodies are associated with Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO), the orbital manifestation of Graves' disease (GD). TSHR autoantibody levels and orbital TSHR expression levels correlate positively with GO disease activity. Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF) are increased in GO and potently activate orbital fibroblast effector functions. We investigated the possible relationship between PDGF and TSHR expression on orbital fibroblasts and how that influences the immunopathological effects of TSHR autoantibodies on orbital fibroblast activity. METHODS Orbital fibroblasts were stimulated with PDGF-AA, PDGF-AB, and PDGF-BB, and TSHR expression was determined by flow cytometry. Stimulatory effects of bovine TSH and GD immunoglobulins on orbital fibroblasts (with or without PDGF-BB preincubation) were determined by IL-6, IL-8, chemokine (C-C motif) ligand (CCL)-2, CCL5, CCL7, and hyaluronan ELISA. The TSHR blocking antibody K1-70 and the cAMP inhibitor H89 were used to determine involvement of TSHR signaling. RESULTS PDGF-AB and PDGF-BB stimulation increased TSHR expression on orbital fibroblasts, whereas PDGF-AA did not. Furthermore, stimulation with bovine TSH and immunoglobulins from GD patients induced IL-6, IL-8, CCL2, and hyaluronan production by orbital fibroblasts, and PDGF-BB preincubation enhanced this response of orbital fibroblasts. Blocking studies with a TSHR blocking antibody and a cAMP inhibitor inhibited these effects, indicating the involvement of TSHR signaling and thus of TSHR stimulating autoantibodies herein. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that PDGF-B containing PDGF isoforms amplify the immunopathological effects of TSHR-stimulating autoantibodies in GO patients by stimulating TSHR expression on orbital fibroblasts.
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- L van Steensel
- Department of Immunology, Erasmus Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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van Steensel L, Paridaens D, van Meurs M, van Hagen PM, van den Bosch WA, Kuijpers RWAM, Drexhage HA, Hooijkaas H, Dik WA. Orbit-infiltrating mast cells, monocytes, and macrophages produce PDGF isoforms that orchestrate orbital fibroblast activation in Graves' ophthalmopathy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2012; 97:E400-8. [PMID: 22238384 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2011-2697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF) are regulators of fibroblast activity that may be involved in the pathophysiology of Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO). We unraveled the expression and origin of PDGF family members in GO orbital tissue and investigated the effect of PDGF isoforms on IL-6 and hyaluronan production and proliferation by orbital fibroblasts. METHODS PDGF-A, PDGF-B, PDGF-C, PDGF-D, PDGF-Rα, and PDGF-Rβ expression was determined by real-time quantitative PCR and PDGF-A and PDGF-B protein expression was determined by Western blot in orbital tissues. Orbital tissues were immunohistochemically stained for PDGF-A and PDGF-B expression, together with stainings for T cells, monocytes, B cells, macrophages, and mast cells. Effects of PDGF-AA, PDGF-AB, and PDGF-BB on orbital fibroblast proliferation and IL-6 and hyaluronan production were examined. Finally, effects of PDGF-BB- and PDGF-AA-neutralizing antibodies on IL-6 and hyaluronan production in GO whole orbital tissue cultures were tested. RESULTS GO orbital tissue showed increased PDGF-A and PDGF-B mRNA and protein levels. Increased numbers of PDGF-A- and PDGF-B-positive monocytes, macrophages, and mast cells were present in GO orbital tissue. PDGF-BB stimulated proliferation and hyaluronan and IL-6 production by orbital fibroblasts the most, followed by PDGF-AB and PDGF-AA. Finally, in particular imatinib mesylate and PDGF-BB-neutralizing antibodies reduced IL-6 and hyaluronan production by whole orbital tissue cultures from GO patients. CONCLUSIONS In GO, mast cells, monocytes, and macrophages may activate orbital fibroblasts via secretion of especially PDGF-AB and PDGF-BB. Preclinical studies with whole orbital tissue cultures show that blocking PDGF-B chain containing isoforms can be a promising treatment for GO.
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- L van Steensel
- Department of Immunology, Erasmus Medical Center, University Medical Center, and Rotterdam Eye Hospital, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Bijlsma WR, Paridaens D, Kalmann R. Treatment of severe idiopathic orbital inflammation with intravenous methylprednisolone. Br J Ophthalmol 2011; 95:1068-71. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2010.195552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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van Steensel L, van Hagen PM, Paridaens D, Kuijpers RWAM, van den Bosch WA, Drexhage HA, Hooijkaas H, Dik WA. Whole orbital tissue culture identifies imatinib mesylate and adalimumab as potential therapeutics for Graves' ophthalmopathy. Br J Ophthalmol 2011; 95:735-8. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2010.192302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Van Steensel L, Paridaens D, van Hagen PM, Kuijpers RWAM, Van den Bosch WA, Drexhage HA, Hooijkaas H, Dik WA. Mast cells are major contributors to the pathophysiology of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy (GO). Lab Invest 2010. [PMCID: PMC3007765 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-8-s1-p22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Mensink HW, Vaarwater J, de Keizer RJW, de Wolff-Rouendaal D, Mooy CM, de Klein A, Paridaens D. Chromosomal aberrations in iris melanomas. Br J Ophthalmol 2010; 95:424-8. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2010.181289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bijlsma WR, van Gils CH, Paridaens D, Mourits MP, Kalmann R. Risk factors for idiopathic orbital inflammation: a case-control study. Br J Ophthalmol 2010; 95:360-4. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2009.175190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hafezi F, Moesen I, Carels G, Mooy C, Paridaens D. [Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia of the lacrimal gland in a patient with sarcoidosis]. Ophthalmologe 2010; 107:60-3. [PMID: 19669149 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-009-2010-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We report a case of bilateral lacrimal gland involvement as the first sign of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia in a patient with sarcoidosis. Histological analysis of an incisional biopsy revealed a lymphoplasmocytic lymphoma consistent with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia. No noncaseating granulomas were encountered. Systemic treatment was initiated and resulted in complete resolution of the lesions. In a patient with a systemic disease, such as sarcoidosis, and lacrimal gland involvement, a biopsy of the lacrimal gland mass should be taken to make a correct diagnosis and start appropriate treatment.
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- F Hafezi
- IROC, Institut für Refraktive und Ophthalmo-Chirurgie, Zürich, Schweiz
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Snaathorst J, Sewnaik A, Paridaens D, de Krijger RR, van der Meij EH. Primary epithelial tumors of the lacrimal gland; a retrospective analysis of 22 patients. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009; 38:751-7. [PMID: 19369032 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2008] [Revised: 09/19/2008] [Accepted: 02/27/2009] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study analyzed the clinical and histopathological aspects, treatment and prognosis of 22 patients with primary epithelial tumors of the lacrimal gland treated in a single institution over 25 years. 191 lacrimal gland lesions retrieved from the archives of the Department of Pathology, Erasmus University Medical Center, were retrospectively reviewed. The clinical and surgical pathology files of 22 primary epithelial neoplasms (16 benign; 6 malignant tumors) were studied. All benign tumors were pleomorphic adenomas; 50% of the malignant neoplasms were adenoid cystic carcinomas. The mean time from complaint to diagnosis was 3 years for benign tumors and 6 months for malignancies. Most benign tumors were treated by local excision; no recurrences occurred. Treatment of malignant tumors varied but generally involved extensive surgery with postoperative radiotherapy. 50% of these patients showed regional and/or distant metastasis. 33% of patients with malignancy died of their disease. Most primary epithelial tumors of the lacrimal gland are pleomorphic adenomas. They have a long duration of symptoms before diagnosis, are treated by limited surgery and recur infrequently. Malignant tumors have a short duration of symptoms, are sometimes mistaken for inflammatory disease, and are, even in case of aggressive surgery, characterized by a high rate of local recurrence and metastasis.
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- J Snaathorst
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Lindstedt E, Hafezi F, Veckeneer M, Mooy C, Paridaens D. Orbitale Entzündung bei intraokularem malignen Melanom. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2008; 225:888-9. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1027719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Moesen I, Hafezi F, Paridaens D. [Corneal dellen secondary to conjunctival chemosis following transconjunctival orbital decompression]. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2007; 224:856-7. [PMID: 18034401 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-963618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transconjunctival orbital decompression ("swinging eyelid technique") nowadays is the technique of choice for the reduction of proptosis in Graves' orbitopathy. Here, we present the first report of two patients who developed corneal dellen secondary to conjunctival chemosis following swinging eyelid decompression. CASE REPORTS Two female patients, 38 and 52 years old, underwent transconjunctival orbital decompression in 2006. Postoperatively, they developped corneal dellen secondary to conjunctival chemosis. The dellen and the chemosis completely regressed after intensive topical and oral therapy. CONCLUSION Corneal dellen represent a potential cause of postoperative pain following transconjunctival orbital decompression.
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- I Moesen
- Department of Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands
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- F Hafezi
- IROC, Institut für Refraktive und Ophthalmo-Chirurgie, Zürich, Switzerland
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare epithelial malignancy, which tends to grow slowly. ACC is an intractable neoplasm due to its ability to invade perineural spaces. Local recurrence after excision is not unusual. ACC most commonly arises in the lacrimal gland. Very rarely, ACC originates from accessory lacrimal gland tissue. Here, we present a patient with a large ACC of the central upper eyelid, which had been misdiagnosed and treated as a chalazion without histological examination. Its origin most likely is an accessory lacrimal gland.
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- J C Paarlberg
- Department of Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, Niederlande
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PURPOSE To assess the effect of etanercept, an antitumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drug, on clinical signs in Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO). METHODS A total of 10 consecutive patients (seven female, three male) with recent-onset, active, mildly-to-moderately severe GO were treated with subcutaneous injections of 25 mg etanercept (Enbrel) twice weekly during 12 weeks. The average age was 50 years (range: 39-59 years). The average duration of GO was 4 months (range: 2-6 months). All patients were at least 2 months euthyroid with medication. The mean pretreatment clinical activity score (CAS) was 4 (range: 3-6). RESULTS The mean CAS prior to treatment was 4, at 6 weeks 2.6, and at 12 weeks 1.6. The mean ophthalmopathy index (OI) prior to treatment was 5.8, at 6 weeks 4.8, and at 12 weeks 4.4. Thus, after 12 weeks of treatment the mean CAS had decreased by 2.4+/-1.3 (60%), and the mean OI had decreased by 1.4+/-1.2 (24%). The main decrease of the CAS and OI was noted at 6 weeks of treatment. The difference was particularly evident on soft-tissue changes, including periocular chemosis and redness. The mean exophthalmometry values did not change. In all, 60% percent of patients reported moderate to marked improvement. In three patients, the GO flared up again after cessation of treatment. There were no serious adverse events or side effects during a mean follow-up time of 18 months. CONCLUSIONS This study strongly suggests that etanercept may suppress the clinical signs in GO, but randomized controlled trials are needed to further evaluate the effect of anti-TNF treatment and to compare its side-effects with those of corticosteroids.
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- D Paridaens
- Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Sivak-Callcott JA, Rootman J, Rasmussen SL, Nugent RA, White VA, Paridaens D, Currie Z, Rose G, Clark B, McNab AA, Buffam FV, Neigel JM, Kazim M. Adult xanthogranulomatous disease of the orbit and ocular adnexa: new immunohistochemical findings and clinical review. Br J Ophthalmol 2006; 90:602-8. [PMID: 16622091 PMCID: PMC1857051 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2005.085894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/01/2006] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Adult xanthogranulomatous disease involving the ocular tissues is rare and poorly understood. Adult onset xanthogranuloma (AOX), adult onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma (AAPOX), necrobiotic xanthogranuloma (NBX), and Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) are the four syndromes within this disorder, which is diagnosed by characteristic histopathology. Experience with eight cases prompted a multi-institutional effort to study the histopathology, immunohistochemistry, clinical findings, and systemic associations in this disorder. METHODS 22 cases, including histopathological slides, were compiled. Published reports were identified by an English language Medline search (1966-2005) and review of reference citations. Each case in this series and the literature was classified as one of four syndromes and then analysed for age onset, sex, skin xanthoma, orbital location, immune dysfunction, internal organ and bone lesions, treatment, and outcome. The histopathology in each of these cases was reviewed by two pathologists. Immunhistochemical stains (CD3, CD4, CD8, L26) were performed in 14 cases where unstained slides were available. RESULTS 137 cases were compiled. There was no sex or age difference between syndromes. AOX, AAPOX, NBX affect the anterior orbit, ECD tends to be diffuse and intraconal. Skin lesions are found in all the syndromes. Immune dysfunction was noted in all cases of AAPOX and NBX; 11% of NBX and all ECD patients had internal organ disease. Treatment included surgery, corticosteroids, other chemotherapeutic agents, radiotherapy, and combinations of these. No AOX or AAPOX deaths occurred; 66% of ECD patients died. All 22 cases had xanthoma cells; most had Touton giant cells. Lymphocytes were present in all cases and occurred as aggregates (mostly in AAPOX) or diffuse populations mixed with fibroblasts (mostly in ECD). Immunohistochemistry revealed the majority of these to be CD8+. Necrosis was most marked in NBX. CONCLUSION Adult xanthogranuloma of the orbit is rare, making prospective evaluation or meta-analysis impossible. The best treatment is unknown but seems to be with multiagent chemotherapy guided by histopathological, immunohistochemical, and systemic findings.
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- J A Sivak-Callcott
- Department of Ophthalmology, West Virginia University Eye Institute, Morgantown, 26505, USA.
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Sotodeh M, van den Bosch W, Keunen J, Paridaens D. Metastatic choroidal melanoma to the ipsilateral orbit 7 years after enucleation. Eye (Lond) 2005; 20:268-9. [PMID: 15761477 DOI: 10.1038/sj.eye.6701844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Paridaens D, Lie A, Grootendorst RJ, van den Bosch WA. Efficacy and side effects of ‘swinging eyelid’ orbital decompression in Graves' orbitopathy: a proposal for standardized evaluation of diplopia. Eye (Lond) 2005; 20:154-62. [PMID: 15746952 DOI: 10.1038/sj.eye.6701827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy and side effects of 'swinging eyelid' orbital decompression in patients with Graves' orbitopathy (GO). To calculate the incidence of postoperative new-onset diplopia (NOD) using a newly proposed scoring system for diplopia. METHODS We reviewed the clinical data on proptosis, visual acuity, and diplopia in 104 consecutive patients (198 orbits) with GO, who underwent orbital decompression. A combined lateral canthal and inferior fornix incision ('swinging eyelid' approach) was used for removal of the medial wall, the orbital floor and, if indicated, the lateral wall. Indications for surgery were disfiguring/congestive GO (DGO) in 79 patients (149 orbits) and compressive optic neuropathy (CON) in 25 patients (49 orbits). Diplopia was scored according to four grades. In both groups, the incidence of new-onset (continuous) diplopia (NOD), deterioration of diplopia (DOD), and improvement of diplopia (IOD) were calculated, using strictly defined criteria. Our data on NOD were compared to those from other series, after recalculation according to our criteria. RESULTS The mean proptosis reduction was 4.6 mm (range 0-9.5 mm) after three-wall decompression (95 patients, 180 orbits) vs 3.1 mm (range 0-7 mm) after two-wall decompression (nine patients, 18 orbits). The visual acuity improved in 98% of the patients with CON. In patients with DGO, NOD occurred in 14%. In patients with CON, NOD was not observed, but DOD occurred in 41%. Our data compare favourably to the reported incidence of NOD after either transantral or transnasal decompression. CONCLUSIONS "Swinging eyelid' orbital decompression is efficacious for proptosis reduction as well as for optic nerve decompression. A scoring system for standardized evaluation of diplopia is proposed.
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- D Paridaens
- Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Sotodeh M, Paridaens D, Keunen J, van Schooneveld M, Adamus G, Baarsma S. Paraneoplastic Vitelliform Retinopathy Associated with Cutaneous or Uveal Melanoma and Metastases. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2005; 222:910-4. [PMID: 16308825 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-858840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To report unusual vitelliform fundus findings in three cases of paraneoplastic retinopathy associated with metastasised cutaneous or uveal melanoma and in one case, a unique immunoreactivity response. PATIENTS AND METHODS Observational case series. The histories of three patients with MAR-like paraneoplastic retinopathy were reviewed. Electroretinography, Goldmann perimetry, fluorescein angiography, and in one case optical coherence tomography, immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were performed. RESULTS All patients revealed similar paraneoplastic vitelliform retinal abnormalities. Symptoms in two cases differed from the classical MAR syndrome. In one case, western blotting and immunohistochemistry demonstrated antibodies against 120-kDa, a soluble photoreceptor protein. No immunoreactivity to retinal bipolar cells was detected. CONCLUSION The clinical, electrophysiological, and immunological findings in our patients suggest a melanoma associated paraneoplastic origin, like in MAR syndrome. However contrary to MAR syndrome, this paraneoplastic vitelliform retinopathy exhibits a peculiar fundus picture, consisting of serous macular detachment and nummular vitelliform lesions in the posterior pole. This could be an unusual presentation of MAR or a separate paraneoplastic entity.
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- Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Department of Medical Retina and Uveitis, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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Noë P, Baarsma GS, Paridaens D. Presumed optic nerve sheath meningioma diagnosed after complicated retrobulbar anesthesia. Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol 2004:55-8. [PMID: 15510723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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We present a patient who developed acute visual loss and light flashes at retrobulbar anesthesia for cataract extraction. Vision improved only slightly after cataract surgery. Although traumatic optic neuropathy was suspected, the patient was diagnosed one year later with an optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM). ONSM is a rare, slow growing, benign tumour with highly variable clinical features. Diagnosis is often delayed. This case report demonstrates the diagnostic difficulty of this tumour.
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- Dept of Ophthalmology, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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Paridaens D, Beekhuis H, van Den Bosch W, Remeyer L, Melles G. Amniotic membrane transplantation in the management of conjunctival malignant melanoma and primary acquired melanosis with atypia. Br J Ophthalmol 2001; 85:658-61. [PMID: 11371482 PMCID: PMC1723999 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.85.6.658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the efficacy of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) for the management of conjunctival malignant melanoma and primary acquired melanosis (PAM) with atypia. METHODS Four consecutive patients with histologically proved invasive, primary conjunctival malignant melanoma were treated with wide surgical excision and AMT. Amniotic membrane grafts were harvested and processed under sterile conditions according to a standard protocol. The grafts were sutured to the margins of the surface defect. In one case, AMT was combined with a corneoscleral graft. RESULTS A satisfactory result and rapid postoperative recovery with few, transient side effects was noted in three patients with limbal/epibulbar melanomas. In another patient with an extensive lesion, involving the epibulbar, forniceal, and palpebral conjunctiva, AMT following wide excision was complicated by symblepharon formation and restricted ocular motility. Monitoring of local recurrence was facilitated by the transparency of the thin graft in all cases. The postoperative follow up time varied between several months and 3 years. In one case, local recurrence of PAM was observed and treated using topical mitomycin. CONCLUSIONS AMT is a useful technique for the reconstruction of both small and large surface defects that result from the surgical excision of conjunctival malignant melanoma and PAM. This method facilitates wide conjunctivectomy, although its role in repairing larger defects involving the fornix or palpebral conjunctiva still needs to be established. The transparency of amniotic membrane allows for monitoring of tumour recurrence, which is-together with superior cosmesis-an advantage over thicker (for example, buccal) mucous membrane grafts.
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- D Paridaens
- Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Oculoplastic Service, Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands
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Paridaens D, Hans K, van Buitenen S, Mourits MP. The incidence of diplopia following coronal and translid orbital decompression in Graves' orbitopathy. Eye (Lond) 1999; 12 ( Pt 5):800-5. [PMID: 10070513 DOI: 10.1038/eye.1998.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Firstly, to assess the incidence of induced diplopia following orbital decompression in patients with Graves' orbitopathy. Secondly, to assess patient satisfaction after orbital decompression. Thirdly, to determine the factors that contribute to the variable reported incidence of diplopia complicating decompression surgery. METHODS We present a retrospective analysis of the alterations of ocular motility in a consecutive series of 81 patients with Graves' orbitopathy who underwent orbital decompression by either a coronal or a translid approach. We assessed patient satisfaction by a telephone survey, and we reviewed the literature. RESULTS Eleven patients underwent decompressive surgery for dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON); 5 of them had a three-wall coronal decompression, the other 6 had a two-wall translid decompression. One of the 5 (20%) coronal versus 2 of the 6 (33%) traslid patients experienced worsening of their existing diplopia. Seventy patients underwent surgery for disfiguring proptosis; 41 of them had a coronal decompression and 29 had a translid decompression. Eight of the 41 coronal patients (20%) and 4 of the 29 translid patients (14%) experienced aggravation of their motility impairment. There was no statistically significant difference between these percentages (chi-squared, p > 0.05). Three of 26 coronal patients (12%) without pre-operative motility impairment developed diplopia in all directions. Twenty-five per cent needed strabismus surgery (9% multiple times). High satisfaction scores were noted after both types of orbital decompression. Through a review of the literature, several factors that may add to heterogeneous results were identified, including definition of diplopia, inclusion criteria and type of surgery. CONCLUSIONS Induced diplopia is seen after any type of orbital decompression (19% overall), and its incidence is determined by various factors. To facilitate comparative studies between decompression techniques, a standardised protocol for orthoptic evaluation should be developed.
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- D Paridaens
- Donders Institute of Ophthalmology, Department of Orbital Surgery, Academic Hospital Utrecht, The Netherlands
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We report the occurrence of amelanotic melanocytic tumors of the iris arising in the second decade of life in two successive generations. Clinically, both tumors enlarged rapidly, with subsequent enucleation of the eye in one patient. In both cases, histologic examination revealed an aggressive iris nevus composed of spindle A cells. Both lesions had similar argyrophilic nucleolar organizing region counts, which may be of prognostic significance. A possible autosomal-dominant pattern of inheritance for this rare tumor is discussed.
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