Rapid progression from trochlear nerve palsy to orbital apex syndrome as an initial presentation of advanced gastric cancer

The most cases with orbital metastases have been reported in patients with a prior established diagnosis of cancer and widespread systemic involvement. However, ocular symptoms can be developed as an initial presentation of cancer in patients without cancer history. We report a case of rapid progres...

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Published in:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine 2019, Vol.36 (2), p.159-162
Main Authors: Kong, Eunjung, Koh, Sung Ae, Kim, Won Jae
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Summary:The most cases with orbital metastases have been reported in patients with a prior established diagnosis of cancer and widespread systemic involvement. However, ocular symptoms can be developed as an initial presentation of cancer in patients without cancer history. We report a case of rapid progression from trochlear nerve palsy to orbital apex syndrome as an initial presentation of advanced gastric cancer.
ISSN:1225-7737
2384-0293