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View article: Indications for Pediatric Enucleations of Non-Retinoblastoma Globes in Saudi Arabia with Clinical and Radiological Correlation To Final Histopathological Diagnosis
Indications for Pediatric Enucleations of Non-Retinoblastoma Globes in Saudi Arabia with Clinical and Radiological Correlation To Final Histopathological Diagnosis Open
Background Enucleation is a difficult surgical decision in the ophthalmic practice. The overall commonest indications for this procedure are intraocular neoplasm (mostly retinoblastoma in children and uveal melanoma in adults), trauma, pai…
View article: Ectopic dacryops mimicking a lacrimal sac tumor: A case report and literature review
Ectopic dacryops mimicking a lacrimal sac tumor: A case report and literature review Open
This case highlights the rare occurrence of lacrimal gland tissue within the lacrimal sac, a location that has eluded prior definitive descriptions in the literature. Recognition of this condition is crucial for appropriate diagnosis and m…
View article: Clinicopathological characterization of non-guttata corneal endothelial dystrophy in Saudi patients with idiopathic endothelial failure
Clinicopathological characterization of non-guttata corneal endothelial dystrophy in Saudi patients with idiopathic endothelial failure Open
View article: A retrospective study on adjuvant chemotherapy in retinoblastoma: validation of the new recommendation against treatment for pT2a tumors based on the 8th AJCC classification
A retrospective study on adjuvant chemotherapy in retinoblastoma: validation of the new recommendation against treatment for pT2a tumors based on the 8th AJCC classification Open
View article: Self-administration of herbal treatment for periocular cutaneous leishmaniasis: A case report and systematic review
Self-administration of herbal treatment for periocular cutaneous leishmaniasis: A case report and systematic review Open
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common form of leishmaniasis worldwide, with an estimated annual incidence of 600.000–1 million. Periocular involvement is relatively rare and can be misdiagnosed in cases of atypical presentation. …
View article: Ophthalmic manifestations of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC): a systematic review of reported cases with and without prior history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Ophthalmic manifestations of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC): a systematic review of reported cases with and without prior history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma Open
The demographics of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting with ophthalmic manifestations were similar between the two study groups, with a wide age range and male predominance. Patients presenting initially to ophthalmologists …
View article: Ocular Survival Following Intravitreal Melphalan as Adjuvant Treatment for Vitreous Retinoblastoma Seeding
Ocular Survival Following Intravitreal Melphalan as Adjuvant Treatment for Vitreous Retinoblastoma Seeding Open
IVM is an effective treatment option for vitreous seeds. After 3 years of follow-up, the estimated survival rate for saved eyes decreased, and vitreous hemorrhage significantly increased the likelihood of enucleation. Further studies are r…
View article: A Rare Microsporidial Infection in Lamellar Corneal Tissue, following Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy
A Rare Microsporidial Infection in Lamellar Corneal Tissue, following Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy Open
The aim of this study was to report a unique case of microsporidial keratitis over deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty after transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy surgery that was successfully treated with therapeutic lamellar kerato…
View article: Supplementary Material for: A Rare Microsporidial Infection in Lamellar Corneal Tissue, Following Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy
Supplementary Material for: A Rare Microsporidial Infection in Lamellar Corneal Tissue, Following Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy Open
To report a unique case of microsporidial keratitis over deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty after Trans-PRK surgery that was successfully treated with therapeutic lamellar keratoplasty without recurrence at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hosp…
View article: Clinicopathological Correlations in Enucleated Globes of Late-Stage Coats Disease with a Review of the Literature
Clinicopathological Correlations in Enucleated Globes of Late-Stage Coats Disease with a Review of the Literature Open
View article: Lacrimal Gland Lesions Biopsied in a Tertiary Eye Center in Saudi Arabia: A Clinical, Radiological, Surgical, and Histological Review
Lacrimal Gland Lesions Biopsied in a Tertiary Eye Center in Saudi Arabia: A Clinical, Radiological, Surgical, and Histological Review Open
Walaa Alturkistany,1,2 Rawan Althaqib,1 Naif Alsulaiman,1 Azza Maktabi,3 Sahar Elkhamary,4 Hailah Alhussain1 1Oculoplastics Department, King Khalid Eye Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2Ophthalmology Department, King Abdulaziz University Ho…
View article: Prevalence and determinants of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus carrier among staff of a tertiary eye hospital in Saudi Arabia
Prevalence and determinants of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus carrier among staff of a tertiary eye hospital in Saudi Arabia Open
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) carriers among staff of a tertiary eye hospital in Sau…
View article: Lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital syndrome
Lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital syndrome Open
We report a healthy 18-year-old male Saudi with bilateral agenesis of the lacrimal puncta and canaliculi associated with large dacryocystocele on the right side without tearing or inflammation, detected in conjunction with other characteri…
View article: Intraocular T-cell lymphoma metastasizing from a primary adrenal T-cell lymphoma: Case report
Intraocular T-cell lymphoma metastasizing from a primary adrenal T-cell lymphoma: Case report Open
This report stresses the importance of referring patients with systemic lymphoma to an ophthalmologist to be evaluated for ocular involvement. Even though intraocular metastatic adrenal T cell lymphoma is rare, high clinical suspicion in p…
View article: Orbital myeloid sarcoma (chloroma): Report of 2 cases and literature review
Orbital myeloid sarcoma (chloroma): Report of 2 cases and literature review Open
View article: RNA sequencing of corneas from two keratoconus patient groups identifies potential biomarkers and decreased NRF2-antioxidant responses
RNA sequencing of corneas from two keratoconus patient groups identifies potential biomarkers and decreased NRF2-antioxidant responses Open
Keratoconus is a highly prevalent (1 in 2000), genetically complex and multifactorial, degenerative disease of the cornea whose pathogenesis and underlying transcriptomic changes are poorly understood. To identify disease-specific changes …
View article: Enucleated globes with choroidal melanoma: A retrospective histopathological study and correlation with cytogenetic profile in 2 eye centers
Enucleated globes with choroidal melanoma: A retrospective histopathological study and correlation with cytogenetic profile in 2 eye centers Open
Patients in our area presented late with larger tumor size. The spindle cell CM was the commonest and correlated with negative FISH results, while the presence of closed vascular loops was a risk factor for abnormal FISH results hence expe…
View article: Clinical and pathological characterization of persistent fetal vasculature associated with vitreous hemorrhage
Clinical and pathological characterization of persistent fetal vasculature associated with vitreous hemorrhage Open
Vitreous hemorrhage may occur in cases of PFV with or without history of blunt trauma. Hemorrhage within the persistent fetal vasculature may become organized with reactive process in the hyaloid stalk. The fibrovascular stalk contained as…
View article: Orbital solitary fibrous tumors: a multi-centered histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis with radiological description
Orbital solitary fibrous tumors: a multi-centered histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis with radiological description Open
BACKGROUND: Solitary fibrous tumors (SFT), formerly called hemangiopericytoma, are rare tumors derived from mesenchymal cells originally described in the pleura, but these tumors may affect extraserosal tissues including the lacrimal gland…
View article: Histopathological assessment of optic nerve invasion guided by radiological findings in enucleated globes with retinoblastoma.
Histopathological assessment of optic nerve invasion guided by radiological findings in enucleated globes with retinoblastoma. Open
Background: Optic nerve (ON) invasion is an important high-risk feature, and an indicator for neoadjuvant chemotherapy and prognosis. We aim through this study to correlate the detected-ON invasion by Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with …
View article: Histopathological assessment of optic nerve invasion guided by radiological findings in enucleated globes with retinoblastoma.
Histopathological assessment of optic nerve invasion guided by radiological findings in enucleated globes with retinoblastoma. Open
Background: Optic nerve (ON) invasion is an important high-risk feature, and an indicator for neoadjuvant chemotherapy and prognosis. We aim through this study to correlate the detected-ON invasion by Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with …
View article: Krause’s accessory lacrimal gland dacryops - case report and literature review
Krause’s accessory lacrimal gland dacryops - case report and literature review Open
The authors are describing two rare cases of dacryops involving the Krause accessory lacrimal glands and affecting the orbit. In both cases, the lesion was located in the inferior fornix, with no preceding trauma, surgery or trachomatous c…
View article: Adult Orbital Lesions in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-centered Demographic Study with Clinicopathological Correlation
Adult Orbital Lesions in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-centered Demographic Study with Clinicopathological Correlation Open
View article: Histopathological assessment of optic nerve invasion guided by radiological findings in enucleated globes with retinoblastoma.
Histopathological assessment of optic nerve invasion guided by radiological findings in enucleated globes with retinoblastoma. Open
Purpose: High-risk histopathological features in primary enucleated retinoblastoma globes affect the indication for neoadjuvant chemotherapy to avoid the increased risk of metastasis and to improve survival in such children. Optic nerve (O…
View article: Mapping Keratoconus Molecular Substrates by Multiplexed High-Resolution Proteomics of Unpooled Corneas
Mapping Keratoconus Molecular Substrates by Multiplexed High-Resolution Proteomics of Unpooled Corneas Open
Keratoconus (KCN) is a leading cause for cornea grafting worldwide. Keratoconus is a multifactorial disease that causes progressive thinning of the cornea and whose etiology is poorly understood. Several studies have used proteomics on pat…
View article: Histopathological Characteristics and Classification for Prognostic Indicators
Histopathological Characteristics and Classification for Prognostic Indicators Open
Retinoblastoma (RB) is the most common intraocular tumor in children. It arises from the nuclear layer of the retina, with different growth patterns: endophytic, exophytic, and mixed. Retinoblastoma also has characteristic histopathologica…
View article: ADAM3A copy number gains occur in a subset of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma and its high grade precursors
ADAM3A copy number gains occur in a subset of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma and its high grade precursors Open
View article: ACVR1C/SMAD2 signaling promotes invasion and growth in retinoblastoma
ACVR1C/SMAD2 signaling promotes invasion and growth in retinoblastoma Open
View article: Epibulbar complex and osseous choristoma: Clinicopathological study with interesting associations
Epibulbar complex and osseous choristoma: Clinicopathological study with interesting associations Open
Epibulbar complex and osseous choristomas are rare. Histopathologically, the presence of smooth muscle significantly correlates with the lesion size. Complex choristoma is more likely to be associated with systemic manifestations. Further …
View article: Genetic profiling of Rhabdomysarcoma in a tertiary eye hospital with clinicolopathological and radiological correlation.
Genetic profiling of Rhabdomysarcoma in a tertiary eye hospital with clinicolopathological and radiological correlation. Open