Pediatric tumors of the eye and orbit

A variety of solid and cystic masses involve the eye and orbit of the pediatric patient. These tumors may be apparent at birth or acquired later. Although many types of ocular and orbital neoplasms are benign tumors, malignancies such as retinoblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma are vision- and life-threatening. It is therefore important to identify ocular and orbital tumors early. The objective of this article is to familiarize the reader with the common tumors, both benign and malignant, that affect the eye and orbit.