Orbital Tumor

Today was one of those days where I was ecstatic to be at work. The other photographer wasn't in (that's not why I was so excited...) and I got every cool diagnostic test that came in my direction- and there were quite a few today! It was a great learning day! I love having days like that where I go home knowing that I learned something new.

This photo was not taken today, but I still thought it was very interesting.  But here is a photo of a patient who had an orbital tumor, specifically a benign tumor of the ethmoid sinus:

This montage of two images shows choroidal folds that are caused by the tumor pushing on the globe. This type of tumor is more common in females, usually over the age of 40. This was not the case for this patient, making it even more rare. The tumor also caused proptosis which is a displacement of the eye, which was clearly visible just looking at the patient. The patient ended up having the tumor removed via her nose, which I'm sure was not pleasant at all. I wish I could have been there to watch that surgery. Maybe next time, they'll invite me.