Dr. Daniel Briscoleading ophthalmic surgeon
Top Ihilov doctors easily treat even rare oncological diseases, such as eyelid tumours. Thanks to the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, surgery for eyelid tumours lasts about 40 minutes, and patient hospitalization after the operation is not required.
Thanks to invaluable experience gained over many years of successful practice, innovative techniques, and modern equipment, Top Ihilov doctors, specialists of international level, accurately diagnose and effectively treat diseases of any complexity.
Eyelid Tumours in Israel: Treatment with Innovative Techniques
The scope of therapeutic procedures and the nature of treatment for eyelid tumours in Israel depend on the type of tumour – benign or malignant. Usually, in 90-95% of cases, eyelid tumours 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 tumours, chemotherapy is used as an adjunct method. The latest generation chemotherapeutic agents, which are highly active against tumour cells and minimally harmful to healthy cells and tissues of the body, are used. The newest drugs used for the treatment of malignant tumours are monoclonal antibodies. This revolutionary development in the pharmaceutical industry is widely used at Top Ihilov 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 incessantly. 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 anti-tumour drugs not only slow the growth of tumour 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 tumours 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 tumour area. Recently, brachytherapy – local irradiation of the tumour: when a capsule with radioactive material is implanted into the neoplasm – has gained wide application. The irradiation of the tumour occurs from the inside, without affecting healthy surrounding tissues. Additionally, radiation therapy is used to combat metastases.
- Cryodestruction. At Top Ihilov, cancer treatment is performed using liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen injected into the tumour freezes the cells and tissues of the neoplastic formation, leading to their necrosis and decay.
- Short-focus X-ray therapy with eye protection. This unique technique has nearly achieved the effect of brachytherapy – the high-energy beam hits directly into the tumour, 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 the tumour tissues and reduces the duration and frequency of sessions.
- Electrosurgical method is used in the removal of tumours located in the inner corner of the eye or along the edges of the eyelid. Such a tumour 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 tumour regresses.
- Surgical treatment of eyelid tumours. In Israel, the most effective method for treating eyelid tumours, especially benign ones, is surgery. The treatment of upper eyelid tumours in Israel follows the same scheme as that of the lower eyelid. If malignant eyelid tumours are limited to the area of damage, they are subjected to radiation or cryodestruction and removed with eyelid reconstruction. In cases of widespread eyelid tumours, removal of the tumour along with the eyeball and all contents of the orbit is performed. After surgical intervention, chemotherapy or radiation therapy is conducted to destroy remaining cancer cells. Surgical treatment of eyelid tumours in Israel is always completed with organ restoration surgeries – the defect is closed with a skin flap using fine threads for intradermal sutures.
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiotherapy
Eyelid Tumours in Israel: Accurate Diagnosis in 3 Days
At Top Ihilov in Israel, the treatment of eyelid tumours is based on the results of diagnostic studies considering the overall condition of the patient. The diagnostic process for eyelid tumours lasts 3 days. Typically, highly qualified diagnosticians at the clinic find this timeframe sufficient to establish the diagnosis of "eyelid tumours," conduct differential diagnosis of benign and malignant eyelid tumours, and develop a treatment program according to individual schemes in accordance with international standards and requirements.
First Day – 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. The results of studies conducted at the patient's place of residence are also analyzed.
Second Day – Diagnostic Examinations
- Laboratory Blood Tests. Human blood reflects the overall state of the body. By analyzing blood, specifically the changes in cellular composition, it is possible to determine the presence of a pathological process in the body. For this purpose, a morphological blood study is conducted. Additionally, tests for tumour markers are performed.
- Ophthalmoscopy. An external examination of the eye is performed using an ophthalmoscope to determine the degree of damage to the organ of vision in eyelid tumours and the involvement of deeper structures in the pathological process.
- Radiophosphorus Diagnosis (Scintigraphy). This method is indispensable for differentiating between benign and malignant eyelid tumours. As is known, malignant cells are more sensitive to radiopharmaceuticals and easily absorb them. The radiopharmaceuticals used for this method accumulate in the malignant tumour, 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 ocular 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 tumours 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 tumours from malignant neoplasms. Additionally, a biopsy is performed by scraping the outer tissues of the eyelid tumour to create a smear imprint, which is also sent for cytological examination.
- Ultrasound of the Eye. Ultrasound is used to investigate the depth of eyelid damage 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 tumour spread, and the presence of metastases. PET-CT is truly a unique method developed by Israeli doctors to detect even the smallest metastases and the most distant ones.
Third Day – Final Stage of the Diagnostic Process
Based on the results of the studies, the ophthalmologist establishes the exact diagnosis of "eyelid tumours" and, together with an ocular oncologist, radiologist, neurosurgeon, and vascular surgeon, assigns a treatment plan individually. Subsequently, this expert group can monitor the proper execution of therapeutic procedures and make adjustments to the treatment plan.
Today, Israel 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, which are significantly lower than those in Europe and America. This explains the huge influx of patients from all corners of 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 Tumours: Rare Pathology Well Studied in Israel
Eyelid tumours are a relatively rare pathology compared to tumour processes in other locations. In 95% of cases, benign eyelid tumours are diagnosed – nevi, hemangiomas, dermoid cysts, and orbital tumours. Although benign eyelid tumours are not life-threatening, they still cause discomfort and harm the organ of vision and the overall condition of the patient. The patient's vision and general condition deteriorate. Therefore, benign eyelid tumours need to be removed, and the sooner, the better, as they can transform into malignant ones.
What causes eyelid tumours, 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 tumours manifest with pronounced external signs: redness of the skin at the site of the tumour; 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), a bleeding ulcer (basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid). Additionally, common signs for all pathological processes are observed – fever, general weakness and rapid fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Malignant eyelid tumours can metastasize to the organs of the chest (lungs), pelvic cavity (uterus), and abdominal cavity (liver), as well as to regional lymph nodes and skin.
Eyelid Tumours in Israel: Treatment at the Highest Level
Treatment of eyelid tumours in Israel at Top Ihilov 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 narrow-profile specialists of the clinic.
- Thanks to their invaluable experience and practical skills, Top Ihilov doctors can accurately diagnose any disease within 3-4 days and treat even the most complex and rare diseases, such as eyelid tumours.
- Every day, the clinic's doctors are aided by super-modern equipment, which allows for high-precision detection of eyelid tumours at an early stage and freeing patients from this dangerous ailment at a later stage.
- The priority of medication therapy is another advantage of Israeli medicine. In medical centers in Israel, any disease is treated with ultra-modern medications.
- If there are indications for surgical treatment of eyelid tumours, organ-preserving minimally invasive surgeries are performed, allowing for maximum preservation of the functional ability of the affected organ and high quality of life.
- Eyelid Tumours in Israel: Prices. Treatment of eyelid tumours in Israel will cost less than in leading clinics in Western Europe and America by 30-50%. Additionally, Israeli clinics have created all conditions for convenient and fair payment for medical services – there is no prepayment, payment occurs after the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is performed, and in any form convenient for the patient.
- International Department staff ensure a comfortable stay for foreign patients at Top Ihilov. Medical professionals accompany patients as translators and address all questions and problems that arise during the diagnostic and treatment process.
Eyelid tumours cause a lot of inconvenience and discomfort, disrupting the usual way of life. Even benign eyelid tumours need treatment, but it is better not to take risks and seek qualified help from the highly skilled specialists at Top Ihilov Clinic.