Orbital dermoid cyst with sinus tract mimicking ectopic cilia

J AAPOS. 2010 Dec;14(6):532-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2010.07.013.

Abstract

Dermoid cysts are the most common periorbital masses presenting in childhood. We describe an unusual case of a dermoid cyst presenting with black hairs emerging from a sinus tract on the upper eyelid and mimicking the appearance of ectopic cilia. Our case highlights the value of radiologic examinations in such cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Choristoma / pathology*
  • Dermoid Cyst / pathology*
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eyelashes / pathology*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male