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Orbital cyst with pseudooptic nerve: CT features.

A B Thach1, J A Busack, F G La Piana

  • 1Ophthalmology Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 20307.

Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|January 1, 1990
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A rare orbital cyst developed in an 8-year-old boy following enucleation. CT imaging revealed a structure resembling the optic nerve connecting the orbital apex to the cyst.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Enucleation is a surgical procedure to remove the eye.
  • Orbital cysts are uncommon post-enucleation complications.

Observation:

  • An 8-year-old boy presented with a large orbital cyst after enucleation.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) identified a structure connecting the orbital apex to the cyst.

Findings:

  • The observed structure corresponded in size and location to the contralateral optic nerve.
  • This suggests a potential link between the optic nerve and cyst formation.

Implications:

  • Understanding this rare complication is crucial for managing post-enucleation patients.
  • Further research may elucidate the exact mechanism of optic nerve-associated orbital cyst development.

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