Myxofibrosarcoma of the orbit: an underrecognized entity?
For historical reasons, MFS involving the orbit is likely to be underrecognized and categorized erroneously as malignant fibrous histiocytoma or other soft tissue sarcoma. Although orbital MFS is an extremely rare diagnosis, ophthalmologists should be aware of the possibility and consider a diagnosis of MFS when an adult seeks treatment for an orbital tumor with aggressive growth.
Layperson-callers, when provided with expert, scripted instructions by a trained 911 dispatcher over the phone, can accurately determine the pulse rate of a conscious and healthy person. Improvements to the 911 instructions may further increase layperson accuracy.