Conjunctival orbital cyst

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1994 Sep;10(3):216-9. doi: 10.1097/00002341-199409000-00014.

Abstract

A 61-year-old woman had gradual onset of ptosis and painless proptosis of her left eye of 1-year duration. Orbital computed tomography (CT) showed a well-circumscribed superior nasal orbital tumor with uniform density. The mass was removed by anterior orbitotomy and histopathologically diagnosed as a conjunctival cyst. Recent reports have increased awareness of this entity. This case typifies findings of conjunctival orbital cysts. These cysts should be considered when a differential diagnosis is formulated for orbital tumors with a similar presentation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blepharoptosis / etiology
  • Conjunctival Diseases / complications
  • Conjunctival Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / complications
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Exophthalmos / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / diagnostic imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbital Diseases / complications
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed