Ectopic brain tissue in the orbit: 5-year follow-up

Orbit. 2014 Feb;33(1):78-80. doi: 10.3109/01676830.2013.851255. Epub 2013 Nov 8.

Abstract

A neonate presented with a dilated pupil of the left eye. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed a mass in the left inferior part of the orbit. Incisional biopsy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed ectopic brain tissue. The patient had a 5-year follow-up without any growth on MRI. Ectopic brain tissue in the orbit is a rare finding in the literature, almost all involved infants or neonates. Pathogenesis is still unknown.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Biopsy
  • Brain*
  • Choristoma / diagnosis*
  • Desmin / metabolism
  • Gestational Age
  • Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • MyoD Protein / metabolism
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Desmin
  • Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein
  • MyoD Protein
  • MyoD1 myogenic differentiation protein