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Metastasis: Orbit Lesion

Cancers are sorted by a combination of rarity, overall frequency of metastases, and predilection for this site. Group metastases by characteristic.

 

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Neuroblastoma Uncommon child See also Bone metastases. Tumor infiltration of the periorbital bones, typically unilateral, can cause the characteristic periorbital ecchymosis ("raccoon eyes"), ptosis, and proptosis. Seen in 15% of patients.

 

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