Rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit.
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Examination.-The proptosis was axial in natureand the ocular movements were restricted in all directions but especially downwards and outwards. The left pupil was dilated, reacting sluggishly to light. The fundus showed venous engorgement and some papilloedema. In December, 1954, the visual acuity was reduced to counting fingers at 2 ft. All investigations, including skiagrams of the orbital region, were negative. By the end of December, 1954, the proptosis had increased and there was marked chemosis of the conjunctiva. The patient had become very weak on account of continued anorexia and vomiting.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of ophthalmology
دوره 40 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1956