Conjunctival orbital cyst.
A 61-year-old woman had gradual onset of ptosis and painless proptosis of her left eye of 1-year duration. Orbital computed tomography (CT) showed a well-circumscribed superior nasal orbital tumor with uniform density. The mass was removed by anterior orbitotomy and histopathologically diagnosed as a conjunctival cyst. Recent reports have increased awareness of this entity. This case typifies findings of conjunctival orbital cysts. These cysts should be considered when a differential diagnosis is formulated for orbital tumors with a similar presentation.
Soll
S M
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Department of Ophthalmology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Lisman
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RD
Harrison
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Weiner
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D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000209:etiology; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed