[Epithelial cyst in the superior internal angle: a case report]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2001 Jun;24(6):674-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Most orbital cysts in childhood are epidermoids or dermoids. We report one uncommon case of an 8-years old girl with a lacrimal orbital cyst revealed by discrete proptosis and pseudo-ptosis in which the cystic histopathological study revealed a lacrimal structure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dermoid Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Dermoid Cyst / pathology
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / pathology
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / surgery