Ultrasound biomicroscopy in the diagnosis and management of limbal dermoid.
OBJECTIVE
To report the use of ultrasound biomicroscopy in the diagnosis and management of limbal dermoid.


METHODS
We used ultrasound biomicroscopy to examine an 18-month-old Asian girl with a congenital limbal mass with corneal extension. A biopsy of the mass was obtained.


RESULTS
Clinical examination, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of limbal dermoid.


CONCLUSIONS
Ultrasound biomicroscopy may serve as a useful diagnostic adjunct for limbal dermoids. Additionally, it may be helpful in delineating the extent of these lesions.
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Corneal and Refractive Surgery Services, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston 02114, USA.
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D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016850:Limbus Corneae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography