A yellowish subconjunctival lesion in an infant-congenital orbital fat herniation

Eur J Pediatr. 2010 Nov;169(11):1427-8. doi: 10.1007/s00431-010-1254-z. Epub 2010 Jul 20.

Abstract

A very rare case of a congenital orbital fat herniation is demonstrated. Clinically, the child presented a progressive, small yellowish and mobile mass on the temporal orbital wall of her right eye. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a fat isointensive structure in T1-weighing without contrast enhancement. The possible aetiology of the herniation could be a congenital weakness of the Tenon's capsule or the conjunctival fornix.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / abnormalities*
  • Conjunctival Diseases / congenital*
  • Conjunctival Diseases / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia / congenital*
  • Hernia / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging