Triamcinolone acetonide injection for persistent atypical idiopathic orbital inflammation.

PURPOSE

To report a patient with atypical idiopathic orbital inflammation who was successfully treated with intra-orbital injections of triamcinolone acetonide.

METHODS

Interventional case report and literature review.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES

Resolution of orbital inflammation.

RESULTS

A 71-year-old female with right orbital mass and conjunctival inflammation underwent orbital biopsy that was consistent with the diagnosis of atypical idiopathic orbital inflammation. Inflammation has deteriorated despite oral steroids. The patient underwent two additional orbital biopsies that confirmed the initial diagnosis. Intra-orbital injections of triamcinolone acetonide resulted in significant improvement and cessation of active inflammation.

CONCLUSIONS

Intra-orbital injections of triamcinolone acetonide may be an effective alternative in patients with atypical idiopathic orbital inflammation unresponsive to systemic steroids.