AN ETIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF CHILDHOOD PROPTOSIS

Abstract

AIMS: To analyse the various causes for proptosis in Children. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Prospective analytical study. METHODS AND MATERIAL: A prospective analysis of 50 cases of proptosis in children less than 15 years. Detailed Ocular and Systemic history, examination and relevant investigations were done in necessary cases. Also other related specialties opinion obtained whenever indicated for diagnosis and treatment. Statistical analysis used: Descriptive analysis. RESULTS: Out of 50 cases 32 were axial and 18 were eccentric proptosis. Incidence of proptosis in male was 60% and female 40%. Etiology of proptosis due to inflammation 19 cases, neoplasm 15 cases and others 8. CONCLUSIONS: Orbital cellulitis is the single most common cause for proptosis in children. Among malignancy secondaries are common than the primary tumors in the orbit. Orbital Xray, B-Scan, CT Scan and MRI were helpful in diagnosis, treatment and follow up.