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Magnetic resonance imaging of a phakomatous choristoma

Josephin Otto1, Ina Sorge2, Lars-Christian Horn3

  • 1Department of Pediatric Radiology, Leipzig University Hospital, Liebigstraße 20a, 04103, Leipzig, Germany. josephin.otto@medizin.uni-leipzig.de.

Pediatric Radiology
|June 14, 2015
PubMed

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Phakomatous choristoma is a rare eyelid tumor of congenital origin. This study details the MRI findings in an infant diagnosed with this benign condition.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Oncology

Background:

  • Phakomatous choristoma is a rare congenital benign tumor.
  • It typically presents in the inferomedial eyelid or orbit.
  • Its origin is thought to be related to lenticular anlage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings.
  • To document the case of an infant with histopathologically confirmed phakomatous choristoma.

Main Methods:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was utilized.
  • Histopathological confirmation of the tumor was performed.

Main Results:

  • MRI revealed characteristic findings associated with phakomatous choristoma.
  • The tumor was confirmed benign through histopathology.

Conclusions:

  • Phakomatous choristoma is a rare entity with specific MRI features.
  • Early diagnosis and confirmation are crucial for appropriate management.

Keywords:
ChildEyelidMagnetic resonance imagingOphthalmologyPhakomatous choristoma

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