Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2006
Case ReportsOrbital metastatic tumour as initial manifestation of asymptomatic gastric adenocarcinoma.
Metastatic orbital tumour from gastric cancer is rare. Patients with metastatic disease may present initially to the ophthalmologist with symptoms from metastases instead of from the primary cancer. ⋯ Early biopsy of unusual orbital tumours is critical as orbital metastases may be the initial manifestation of an asymptomatic primary. Histopathological diagnosis can aid localisation of the primary tumour and allow prompt treatment to be instituted.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2006
Eye injuries in Singapore--don't risk it. Do more. A prospective study.
The purpose of this study was to characterise and describe the epidemiology of all eye injuries presenting to the National University Hospital (NUH). ⋯ There is a broad spectrum of causes, mechanisms and severity of ophthalmic injuries seen in the hospital, of which work-related trauma makes up a significant proportion. The patients who suffer occupational injuries are a well-defined group: Young, non-Singaporean males, working with power tools in the construction industry are at particular risk. Although preventive strategies are in place for this high-risk group, the lack of awareness and compliance limit their effectiveness. The adequacy and functionality of PPE should be emphasised. In addition, preventive efforts are equally important in domestic, recreational, sports and transport settings. Eye trauma research and prevention can be further aided by a collaborative registry of eye injuries. A long-term islandwide database of all ophthalmic injuries is recommended.