[Dermoid cysts. Epidemiology, clinical and anatomo-pathologic aspects, therapeutic management]

We retrospectively analyzed a series of 17 tumors suggestive of dermoid cysts operated on from January 1, 1991, through November 30, 1997. Mean patient age was 3.68 years. The periorbital localization predominated. Two cases of intraorbital localizations required lateral and medial orbitotomy. Surgical treatment was given in all other cases. We observed no complication nor recurrence.