Abstract

PURPOSE: To report a case of orbital xanthoma in a 9-month-old female. METHODS: A 9-month-old female presented with a mass in the superior temporal left orbit since birth. Clinically, a dermoid cyst was suspected. RESULTS: The orbital tumor was removed through an incision in the upper eyelid crease. Pathologic diagnosis was orbital xanthoma. CONCLUSION: Orbital xanthoma should be added to the differential diagnosis of orbital tumors in children.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.