Transconjunctival resection of an orbital dermoid tumour.
An unusual case of an orbital dermoid tumour containing a well differentiated tooth-like structure is documented. A previously unreported surgical approach to a maxillofacial dermoid tumour is introduced. Using a conjunctival incision, orbital floor exploration was undertaken with excellent visibility and access. A large dermoid tumour was removed without the need for an external skin incision. The surgical approach and pathology of this unusual lesion are reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D002828:Choristoma / Q000473:pathology; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*