Purpose

Aim of the study was to determine the types and frequency of orbital tumors and to assess the method of treatment relevant to patient, orbital and tumor data.

Material and methods

Current classification of orbital tumors is presented. The retrospective analysis of 127 patients with orbital tumor treated in the Ophthalmology Clinic in Gdańsk in years 1991-2002 was carried out. The diagnosis was made with orbital biopsy in available cases, the clinical findings, imaging studies and histopatological examination.

Results

There were 91 cases of primary tumors, 33 of secondary lesions and 3 metastatic neoplasms. The surgical treatment was involved in 87 cases. 14 of them required the synergic action with radiotherapy and 4 with chemotherapy.

Conclusions

The age of the studied group is an important factor affecting relative incidence of orbital tumors. With increasing age, malignant orbital tumors become more common. Orbital lesion may manifest the systemic neoplastic disease.