[Intraorbital infected cyst in the adult].
Orbital dermoïd cyst is a rare tumour, whose pathogenesis remains unclear. This is a childhood pathology. It is usually located in the lateral orbit. This tumour is rarely observed during adulthood, and complications are often responsible for the symptomatology. We present a new case with late presentation and because of its variety, a review of the literature.
Ayache
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CHU Nord, Service ORL et CCF, place V. Pauchet, F-80054 Amiens, France. ayachestef@free.fr
Chatelain
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Deschepper
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Strunski
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D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed