Congenital orbital teratoma |
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| Authors: | GA Lee MB BS MMedSc TJ Sullivan FRACO GP Tsikleas FRCPA NG Davis MB BS BSc FRACP |
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| Affiliation: | Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston;The Oculoplastic Clinic, Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston;Sullivan, Nicolaides &Partners Pathology, Taringa;Southport, Queensland, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Background: The occurrence of proptosis at birth unusual and may be associated with a variety of tumours and structural abnormalities. Congenital orbital teratoma a rare cause of congenital proptosis. Methods: A case report is presented of a female infant with gross right proptosis. Results: Computed tomography demonstrated a characteristic multicystic structure with no intracranial involvement. Histological examination found tissues derived from all three germ cell layers, consistent with a congenital orbital teratoma. The tumour was successfully removed preserving the globe and vision. Conclusions: This report is an example of how early surgical intervention may allow preservation of the globe and vision in some patients with congenital orbital teratoma. |
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| Keywords: | congenital orbital teratoma dermoid |
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