Dermoid cyst connected with the lacrimal canaliculum

Pediatr Dermatol. 1993 Mar;10(1):69-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1993.tb00019.x.

Abstract

An infant had a 3 x 1.5-cm congenital, slow-growing, lobulated tumor below the right inferior eyelid. The mass transilluminated, and needle aspiration yielded tears. Dacryocystography showed a large cystic area connected with the lower lacrimal canaliculum. Histologically, the tumor proved to be a dermoid cyst. This association has not been reported previously. Surgical excision and suture of the pedicule resulted in permanent cure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dermoid Cyst / complications
  • Dermoid Cyst / congenital*
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / complications
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / abnormalities*
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / metabolism
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / surgery