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How do you manage a twice-recurrent mucinous adenocarcinoma of the lower eyelid with direct involvement of the lateral rectus muscle and lacrimal duct?

Latest PET-CT shows no evidence of distant metastasis
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Medical Oncology · University of Michigan Medical School
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These are difficult cases. In the past, I have successfully treated a couple of these tumors with neoadjuvant immunotherapy, which allows for reduction in tumor volume to allow for an eye-sparing surgery. Because the orbit is involved, radiation should not be given due to the profound complications ...

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Medical Oncology · The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Not easy to treat. I usually run a genomic panel to look for potential targets. Once I found EZh2, another time RAS. Both are targetable. Also, carbo/paclitaxel can be useful. Always check for MSI and if positive add PD1 monoclonals.

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Radiation Oncology · University of Texas at Tyler
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Surgery is best. Refer to a skilled oculoplastic ophthalmologist and reserve radiotherapy for adjuvant care.

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