Dermoid cyst connected with the lacrimal canaliculum.
An infant had a 3 x 1.5-cm congenital, slow-growing, lobulated tumor below the right inferior eyelid. The mass transilluminated, and needle aspiration yielded tears. Dacryocystography showed a large cystic area connected with the lower lacrimal canaliculum. Histologically, the tumor proved to be a dermoid cyst. This association has not been reported previously. Surgical excision and suture of the pedicule resulted in permanent cure.
Department of Dermatology, National Institute of Paediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico.
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MA
De La Luz Orozco-Covarrubias
J A
JA
Salazar-Leon
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L
Tamayo-Sanchez
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C
Duran-McKinster
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R
Ruiz-Maldonado
D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery