Bespoke 3D printed eye cover for teen with rhabdomyosarcoma

Aidan O'Sullivan, Ed Duffy, Kevin O'Sullivan, Una Cronin, Emma Lyons, Leonard O'Sullivan, Feargal Twomey

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Abstract

Background: We report a case of using 3D printing to create a bespoke eye cover for an 18-year-old man with left maxillary alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Further, the patient had proptosis causing chemosis and subsequent conjunctival abrasions. This had been managed by taping a large dressing around the eye for a number of weeks previously. Methods: A 3D scanner was used to capture the surface topography of the patients face. The data were imported into a CAD package and used as a guide to create a bespoke eye cover. The final design was 3D printed in a biocompatible material for use by the patient. Results: The scan, modelling, and printing of the bespoke cover was completed successfully in less than 72 hours. Conclusion: 3D printing offers a method to create bespoke solutions for patients in palliative care to meet rare and difficult clinical challenges.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2900
Pages (from-to)e2532-e2533
JournalBMJ Supportive and Palliative Care
Volume14
Issue numbere3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Dec 2024

Keywords

  • head and neck
  • hospice care
  • other cancer
  • terminal care

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