DR.SONALI MARGARET SOY

DR. ANKITA KUMARI, DR.PRANGYA PANDA, DR.SUJATA PADHY

Abstract

Aim-To study the profile of proptosis patient attending the eye OPD in tertiary care centre of southern Odisha.

Methods- A prospective study was conducted from July 2020-June 2022 which includes the patients of all age group having Proptosis attending to eye OPD. Proptosis evaluation & all detailed ocular examination & radiological examination done. Demographic details & past medical history of patients were recorded & analysis was done.

Results-There were a total of 90 cases. Out of which 25(27.8%) were children and 65(72.2%) were adults. Among children U/L cases found to be 20 & B/L 5 cases and among adults U/L cases found to be 18 & B/L 47 cases.

Conclusion- Thyroid eye disease and inflammatory disorders were the most common cause of proptosis in adults & neoplastic lesions were most common cause of proptosis in children. Timely diagnosis & management can save vision and also can save life.