Seema Qayyum, Abid.
Disease spectrum in children presenting with Proptosis.
J Surg Pak Jan ;11(4):167-9.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide the reader an overview of the subject of childhood proptosis with an emphasis on the systematic and practical approach for the work-up of proptosis in children. Patients and Methods: All children with proptosis who presented to the department of Paediatric Ophthalmology of The Children`s Hospital and Institute of Child Health Lahore were included in the study from January 2004 to December 2005. Results: A total of 64 patients were evaluated. There were 40 males and 24 females. Tumors were the most common (42.18%) cause of proptosis. Out of these vascular tumors, retinoblastoma and optic nerve gliomas were on the top of the list, followed by inflammatory diseases (28.15%). Conclusion: Detailed history and clinical examination remain the useful tool to reach the correct diagnosis. Radio imaging plays an important role in coming to a diagnosis. Tumors form the most common cause of proptosis in our study followed by inflammatory lesions. A systematic and multidisciplinary approach is mandatory in managing a child presenting from proptosis

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