Which of the following structure(s) is/are preserved in enucleation?
High-Yield Explanation
Exenteration All the contents of orbit with its periorbital tissue, appendages, eyelids is removed Indications are rapidly spreading life threatening malignant tumors like sebaceous cell carcinoma, advanced retinoblastoma, melanomas, rhinocerebral mucormycosis Reconstruction of eye socket with lattisimus dorsi or pectoralis major flap can be done afterwards Enucleation Refers to excision of the eyeball. Can be performed under L.A in adults and under G.A in children. Evisceration Removal of the contents of the eyeball leaving behind the sclera Orbitotomy Refers to surgical approach for an orbital mass lesion 4 types: anterior orbitotomy,Lateral orbitotomy,Transfrontal orbitotomy,Temporofrontal orbitotomy