Orbital dermoid cysts showing conjunctival epithelium.
The orbital area is one of the most common sites for dermoid cysts. Most often these cysts are lined by keratinizing squamous epithelium; however, dermoid cysts may rarely be lined with conjunctival epithelium. We describe such a cyst and the features that distinguish it from other dermoid cysts.
McCollough
M L
ML
Dermatology Service, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200.
Glover
A T
AT
Grabski
W J
WJ
Berger
T G
TG
D000328:Adult; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000473:pathology*; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*