Part 6: Tumors of The Eye (Orbit)- Tumors of the Eyelid

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Types of eyelid tumors

  1. eyelid tumors

  2. Pterygium of the eye

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What type of cancer is eyelid cancer?

Skin cancer- so the basic principles of skin cancer apply to this

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How do you treat eyelid tumors

  1. Surgery

  2. RTT

  3. Chemo

  1. Surgery- yes, option 1

  2. RTT- yes, KV- option 2: more popular

  3. Chemo- no

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Why is RTT more common than surgery for treatment?

Cosmetic reasons

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How does RTT look like for treating eyelid tumors

  1. KV x-rays

  2. eye shielding required

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Side effect of treating eyelid tumors with RTT?

Cataracts

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Pterygium of the Eye

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term. Pterygium of the Eye

def. a benign thickening of the conjunctiva

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Pterygium of the Eye - treatment

Strontium 90 Beta Plaque under the eyelid

<p><strong>Strontium 90 Beta Plaque</strong> under the eyelid</p>