Dr. Daniel Briscoleading ophthalmic surgeon
Top Ichilov doctors easily treat even rare oncological diseases, such as eyelid tumors. Thanks to the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, surgical intervention for eyelid tumors lasts about 40 minutes, and hospitalization after the operation is not required.
Thanks to invaluable experience gained over many years of successful practice, innovative techniques, and modern equipment, Top Ichilov doctors, international-level specialists, accurately diagnose and effectively treat diseases of any complexity.
Eyelid Tumors in Israel: Treatment with Innovative Techniques
The volume of medical procedures and the nature of treatment for eyelid tumors in Israel depend on the type of tumor – benign or malignant. Usually, in 90-95% of cases, eyelid tumors are benign, which respond well to surgical treatment. A small fraction of malignant neoplasms of the eyelid requires a high level of preparation and rich experience from the physician in their diagnosis and treatment.
- Chemotherapy. In the treatment of eyelid tumors, chemotherapy is used as an adjunct method. The latest generation chemotherapeutic agents, which have high activity against tumor cells and are maximally harmless to healthy cells and tissues of the body, are used. The newest drugs used for the treatment of malignant tumors are monoclonal antibodies. This revolutionary development in the pharmaceutical industry is widely used at the Top Ichilov clinic in Israel. Monoclonal antibodies are drugs created from human T-lymphocytes to stimulate the immune system. The immune system is unable to cope with the constantly increasing number of atypical cells that divide uncontrollably. To assist it, immune response cells are grown in large quantities, equipped with chemical receptors that capture mutated cells. The receptors target an intracellular protein that causes atypical cell division. Modern antitumor drugs not only slow down the growth of tumor cells and destroy them at the DNA level, but they also have an immunostimulatory effect. Chemotherapy is performed to destroy cancer cells remaining in the surgical field and metastases.
- Radiation Therapy. Radiation is used for large eyelid tumors to reduce them before surgery or after surgical intervention to destroy remaining malignant cells. Linear accelerators of the latest generation are used for radiation therapy, allowing for precise targeting of a high-energy beam at the tumor area. Recently, brachytherapy has gained wide application – local irradiation of the tumor: when a capsule with a radioactive substance is implanted into the neoplasm. The tumor is irradiated from the inside, without affecting the healthy surrounding tissues. In addition, radiation therapy is used to combat metastases.
- Cryodestruction. At Top Ichilov, cancer treatment is performed using liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen, introduced into the tumor, freezes the cells and tissues of the tumor, leading to their necrosis and decay.
- Short-focus X-ray therapy with eye protection. This unique technique has almost achieved the effect of brachytherapy – the high-energy beam hits directly into the tumor, as the distance between the irradiation area and the beam is reduced to 2 cm. The small skin-focus distance contributes to maximum penetration of high-energy radiation into tumor tissues and reduces the duration and frequency of sessions.
- Electrosurgical method is used in the removal of tumors located in the inner corner of the eye or along the edges of the eyelid. Such a tumor is burned using electric current conducted through a needle. Under the influence of high-frequency current, the growth and division of malignant cells are suppressed, and the tumor regresses.
- Surgical treatment of eyelid tumors. In Israel, the most effective method for treating eyelid tumors, especially benign ones, is surgery. The treatment of upper eyelid tumors in Israel follows the same scheme as that of the lower eyelid. If malignant eyelid tumors are limited to the affected area, they are subjected to radiation or cryodestruction and removed with eyelid reconstruction. In cases of widespread eyelid tumors, the tumor is removed along with the eyeball and all contents of the orbit. After surgical intervention, chemotherapy or radiation therapy is performed to destroy remaining cancer cells. Surgical treatment of eyelid tumors in Israel is always completed with organ restoration surgeries – the defect is closed with a skin flap using fine threads for intradermal sutures.
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Eyelid Tumors in Israel: Accurate Diagnosis in 3 Days
At Top Ichilov in Israel, the treatment of eyelid tumors is based on the results of diagnostic studies considering the overall condition of the patient. The diagnostic process for eyelid tumors lasts 3 days. Typically, the highly qualified diagnosticians at the clinic find this time sufficient to establish the diagnosis of "eyelid tumors," conduct differential diagnosis of benign and malignant eyelid tumors, and develop an individualized treatment program according to international standards and requirements.
Day One – Examination by an Ophthalmologist
On the first day of the diagnostic program, the leading ophthalmologist of the clinic examines the patient. The specialist studies the medical history, conducts a physical examination of the patient, and performs an external examination of the affected area. He also analyzes the results of studies conducted at the patient's place of residence.
Day Two – Diagnostic Examinations
- Laboratory blood tests. Human blood reflects the overall condition of the body. By analyzing the blood, specifically the changes in the cellular composition, one can determine the presence of a pathological process in the body. For this purpose, morphological blood analysis is performed. In addition, tests for tumor markers are conducted.
- Ophthalmoscopy. External examination of the eye is performed using an ophthalmoscope to determine the degree of damage to the visual organ in eyelid tumors and the involvement of deeper structures in the pathological process.
- Radiophosphorus diagnostics (scintigraphy). This method is indispensable for differentiating between benign and malignant eyelid tumors. As is known, malignant cells are more sensitive to radiopharmaceuticals and easily absorb them. The radiopharmaceuticals used for this method accumulate in the malignant tumor, allowing it to be visualized on the screen as a "hot" formation.
- Angiography of the eye. The purpose of the study is to examine the condition of the eye vessels and determine the degree of their involvement in the pathological process, as well as to detect areas of blockage or thrombosis.
- Biopsy. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is an indispensable and unique method of diagnosing eyelid tumors due to its informative nature. The material obtained during the biopsy is sent for cytological examination for detailed study of cell morphology and changes in cellular composition under a microscope. This method helps differentiate benign eyelid tumors from malignant neoplasms. In addition, a biopsy is performed by scraping the outer tissues of the eyelid tumor to create a smear imprint, which is also sent for cytological examination.
- Eye ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to investigate the depth of eyelid involvement and determine the condition of the eyeball and the degree of involvement of all structural units of the orbit in the pathological process.
- CT, MRI, and PET-CT. These diagnostic methods are indispensable for studying structural changes in the affected organ, determining the condition of internal organs, the extent of tumor spread, and the presence of metastases. PET-CT is truly a unique technique developed by Israeli doctors to detect even the smallest metastases and the most distant ones.
Day Three – Final Stage of the Diagnostic Process
Based on the results of the studies, the ophthalmologist establishes the exact diagnosis of "eyelid tumors" and, together with an ocular oncologist, radiologist, neurosurgeon, and vascular surgeon, assigns an individualized treatment plan. Subsequently, this expert group can monitor the proper execution of medical procedures and make adjustments to the treatment plan.
Israel today is one of the world leaders in the field of medical tourism. Clinics here treat even the most severe and complex diseases at affordable prices, significantly lower than those in Europe and America. This explains the huge influx of patients from all over the globe seeking high-quality medical care. Especially many patients come from the CIS, where the level of medicine leaves much to be desired.
Eyelid Tumors: Rare Pathology Well Studied in Israel
Eyelid tumors are a relatively rare pathology compared to tumor processes in other locations. In 95% of cases, benign eyelid tumors are diagnosed – nevi, hemangiomas, dermoid cysts, and orbital tumors. Although benign eyelid tumors are not life-threatening, they still cause discomfort and harm to the visual organ and the overall condition of the patient. The patient's vision and general condition deteriorate. Therefore, benign eyelid tumors must be removed, and the sooner, the better, as they can transform into malignant ones.
What causes eyelid tumors to arise and how do they manifest? Among the causes of their appearance, scientists highlight genetic predisposition, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet and ionizing radiation, frequent injuries, prolonged exposure to toxins, and chronic inflammatory eye diseases of various origins.
Eyelid tumors manifest with pronounced external signs: redness of the skin at the tumor site; the appearance and growth of a neoplasm on the lower or upper eyelid in the form of cauliflower (papilloma), a protruding dark gray spot (senile wart), a painless lump on the upper eyelid (dermoid cyst), grape-like formations (hemangioma), a soft nodule on the upper eyelid (sarcoma), or a bleeding ulcer (basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid). In addition, common signs for all pathological processes are observed – fever, general weakness and rapid fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Malignant eyelid tumors can metastasize to the organs of the chest (lungs), pelvis (uterus), and abdominal cavity (liver), as well as to regional lymph nodes and skin.
Eyelid Tumors in Israel: Treatment at the Highest Level
Treatment of eyelid tumors in Israel at the Top Ichilov clinic, as well as their early ultra-precise diagnosis, occurs at the highest level, according to an individually tailored program and under the careful supervision of leading specialized experts at the clinic.
- Thanks to their invaluable experience and practical skills, doctors at Top Ichilov can accurately diagnose any disease within 3-4 days and treat even the most complex and rare diseases, such as eyelid tumors.
- Every day, the clinic's doctors are aided by super-modern equipment, which allows for high-precision detection of eyelid tumors at an early stage and frees patients from this dangerous ailment at a later stage.
- Priority of drug therapy is another advantage of Israeli medicine. In medical centers in Israel, any disease is initially treated with ultra-modern medications.
- If there are indications for surgical treatment of eyelid tumors, organ-preserving minimally invasive surgeries are performed, allowing for maximum preservation of the functional capacity of the affected organ and high quality of life.
- Eyelid Tumors in Israel: Prices. Treatment of eyelid tumors in Israel will be cheaper than in leading clinics in Western Europe and America by 30-50%. In addition, Israeli clinics have created all conditions for convenient and fair payment for medical services – there is no prepayment, payment occurs after the diagnostic or treatment procedure is performed, and in any form convenient for the patient.
- International department staff ensure a comfortable stay for foreign patients at Top Ichilov. Medical professionals accompany patients as translators and address all issues and problems arising during the diagnostic and treatment process.
Eyelid tumors cause a lot of inconvenience and discomfort, disrupting the usual way of life. Even benign eyelid tumors need treatment, but it is better not to take risks and seek qualified help from the high-class specialists at Top Ichilov clinic.