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Orbital apex mass - metastasis

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

This patient had advanced oropharyngeal tumor with local resection: he returned for a surveillance scan.

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Intracranial appearances were normal. However, a soft tissue mass at the right orbital apex was later confirmed as an orbital apex tumor metastasis. 

Case Discussion

There is a soft tissue mass at the right orbital apex that was later confirmed as an orbital apex tumor metastasis

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