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Ectopic brain presenting as orbital and conjunctival mass: A case report
Geeta Kashyap Vemuganti1, Chandra G. Shekar
1Ophthalmic Pathology Service, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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A rare case of ectopic brain tissue, presenting as a conjunctival mass, was found in a 15-day-old infant. This study details the clinical and histological features of this unusual orbital finding.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic brain tissue in the orbit is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly.
- It can manifest in various forms, including isolated presence, continuity with intracranial structures, or as part of a tumor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of ectopic brain tissue presenting as a conjunctival mass in a neonate.
- To describe the clinical presentation and histological characteristics of this condition.
- To review the existing literature on orbital ectopic brain tissue.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 15-day-old female infant with a conjunctival mass.
- Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging (details not provided in abstract).
- Histopathological examination of the excised conjunctival mass.
Main Results:
- The conjunctival mass was histologically confirmed to be ectopic brain tissue.
- The case presented unique clinical features (specifics not detailed in abstract).
- Literature review identified limited similar cases.
Conclusions:
- Ectopic brain tissue in the orbit, though rare, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of neonatal conjunctival masses.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial.
- This case adds to the limited understanding of this rare condition.
Abstract:
The presence of brain tissue in the orbit is a rare finding, whether it occurs isolated, in continuity with intracranial contents, or within a tumor. In this paper, the authors report a rare case of ectopic brain in the orbit, presenting as a conjunctival mass, in a 15-day-old female child. The clinical and histological features of the case are presented, together with a review of the literature.