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Most common origins of orbital metastasis according to Shields, Carol L. et al. “Cancer Metastatic to the Orbit.” (2001) [92].
| Primary Site | Tumor Type | % |
|---|---|---|
| Breast | Carcinoma | 53 |
| Prostate gland | Carcinoma | 12 |
| Lung | Carcinoma | 8 |
| Skin (melanoma) | Melanoma | 6 |
| Kidney | Carcinoma/Sarcoma | 5 |
| Alimentary tract | Carcinoma/Carcinoid | 5 |
