Anterior segment epibulbar choristoma containing brain tissue and with aphakia

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2007 Jan-Feb;44(1):47-8. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20070101-07.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of an epibulbar choristoma in a neonate born with a mass arising from the cornea. Radiologic examination showed focal corneal bulge with absence of the lens. Histologic study revealed the lesion was an epibulbar choristoma composed of only brain tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Chamber / diagnostic imaging
  • Anterior Chamber / pathology
  • Aphakia / complications
  • Aphakia / congenital*
  • Brain*
  • Choristoma / complications
  • Choristoma / diagnosis*
  • Choristoma / surgery
  • Corneal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Corneal Diseases / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eye Enucleation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed