Inflammatory Presentation of Orbital Metastasis Years after Bilateral Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review

A review of published literature highlights the rarity of inflammatory presentations of orbital metastases from breast carcinoma, particularly in the absence of a mass, which can lead to delayed diagnosis due to overlapping symptoms with other orbital pathologies. This case illustrates the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for metastatic disease in patients with a history of breast cancer presenting with orbital inflammation, even years after remission. Early biopsy in atypical or steroid-refractory cases is critical to ensuring timely diagnosis and management.

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Case Reports in Ophthalmology
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2025-12-11
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000550031
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Ocular Oncology and Treatments
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Inflammatory Presentation of Orbital Metastasis Years after Bilateral Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review

Delaram Mirzania, Rodney Ahdoot, Madeline Weber, Brittany A. Simmons
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Ocular Oncology and Treatments
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Inflammatory Presentation of Orbital Metastasis Years after Bilateral Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review

Delaram Mirzania, Rodney Ahdoot, Madeline Weber, Brittany A. Simmons
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A review of published literature highlights the rarity of inflammatory presentations of orbital metastases from breast carcinoma, particularly in the absence of a mass, which can lead to delayed diagnosis due to overlapping symptoms with other orbital pathologies. This case illustrates the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for metastatic disease in patients with a history of breast cancer presenting with orbital inflammation, even years after remission. Early biopsy in atypical or steroid-refractory cases is critical to ensuring timely diagnosis and management.

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