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[Epibulbar osseous choristoma: two case reports].
S Trojet1, H Kamoun, M A El Afrit
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Habib Thameur de Tunis, Montfleury, Tunisie.
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|June 24, 2003
Summary
Epibulbar osseous choristoma, a rare benign tumor of normal tissue in an abnormal eye location, is typically diagnosed histopathologically. This report details two pediatric cases of this unique congenital condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Epibulbar osseous choristoma is a rare congenital tumor characterized by normal tissue in an abnormal ocular location.
- These tumors are often unique nodules, frequently found in the superior temporal quadrant of the eye.
Observation:
- Two cases of epibulbar osseous choristoma are presented in young girls (7 and 3 years old).
- One tumor was a calcified mass on the temporal bulbar conjunctiva of the left eye; the other was an unexpected white calcified mass on the superior temporal part of the right eye.
Findings:
- Both tumors were surgically excised, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of epibulbar osseous choristoma.
- The tumors were described as small, unique nodules, typically found in the superior temporal quadrant of the eye.
Implications:
- Epibulbar osseous choristoma is a rare entity, often not clinically recognized.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for understanding and managing this benign childhood tumor.