What is Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)? Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common cancer originating from the soft tissue of the orbit in children. Orbit is the bony cavity in which the eye resides. It is common in pediatric age group and they are rare in adults. Causes of RMS Rhabdomyosarcoma is caused by some genetic predispositions. Changes … Read more
Meningioma is a tumor arising from the covering layers of the brain in the cranial cavity and the optic nerve behind the eye in the orbit. The tumor can cause gradual loss of vision in one eye and may be associated with protrusion of the involved eye as the tumor pushes the eye forward. Both … Read more
Some eye symptoms are manifestations of a brain tumor. A tumor in the brain can cause symptoms either because of raised pressure in the cranial cavity or because of direct pressure by the tumor on the adjacent structures above and behind the eyes. The tumor can compress the arteries, veins and nerves meant for the … Read more