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Orbit Dermoid Cyst

MedGen UID:
87557
•Concept ID:
C0346356
•
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Dermoid Cyst of Orbit; Dermoid Cyst of the Orbit

Definition

A benign congenital tumor that affects the orbit. It is one of the most common orbital tumors. It is characterized by the presence of a cystic structure that is lined by keratinizing epithelium and contains adnexal structures. Complete surgical excision is curative. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVOrbit Dermoid Cyst

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Orbital and periorbital dermoid cysts: Comparison of clinical features and management outcomes in children and adults.
Dave TV, Gupta Rathi S, Kaliki S, Mishra D
Eur J Ophthalmol 2021 Sep;31(5):2631-2638. Epub 2020 Nov 16 doi: 10.1177/1120672120964686. PMID: 33198489
Orbital dermoid cyst of childhood: clinical pathologic findings, classification and management.
Cavazza S, Laffi GL, Lodi L, Gasparrini E, Tassinari G
Int Ophthalmol 2011 Apr;31(2):93-7. Epub 2011 Jan 26 doi: 10.1007/s10792-011-9419-y. PMID: 21267629
Orbital cysts of childhood--classification, clinical features, and management.
Shields JA, Shields CL
Surv Ophthalmol 2004 May-Jun;49(3):281-99. doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2004.02.001. PMID: 15110666

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Diagnosis

Imaging Findings of Pediatric Orbital Masses and Tumor Mimics.
Joseph AK, Guerin JB, Eckel LJ, Dalvin LA, Keating GF, Liebo GB, Benson JC, Brinjikji W, Laack NN, Silvera VM
Radiographics 2022 May-Jun;42(3):880-897. Epub 2022 Mar 4 doi: 10.1148/rg.210116. PMID: 35245105

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