Orbital intradiploic giant epidermoid cyst

Arch Ophthalmol. 2001 May;119(5):771-3. doi: 10.1001/archopht.119.5.771.

Abstract

We report a case of an intradiploic epidermoid cyst of the lateral orbital wall that resulted in proptosis and downward displacement of the left eye. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a bone-destroying mass involving the frontal, sphenoid, and zygomatic bones that extended into the orbit, temporalis, and anterior cranial fossa. Complete surgical removal was performed through a lateral orbitotomy. The lateral wall was reconstructed with a porous polyethylene sheet. The cyst has not recurred after 18 months of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Epidermal Cyst / surgery
  • Exophthalmos / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed