Odontogenic choristoma presenting as dermolipoma
Clara J Men1, Frances Wu1, Bradford W Lee1
1Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, UCSD , La Jolla , CA , USA.
Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|January 11, 2019
Summary
A rare case of a calcified tooth was found within a dermolipoma, a benign tumor of the eye. This unusual finding in the periocular region highlights the importance of thorough histopathological analysis for accurate diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Dermolipomas are benign tumors composed of fibroadipose tissue, typically found in the superotemporal conjunctiva.
- Odontogenic choristomas, or ectopic teeth, are rare in the periocular region and usually associated with teratomas or dermoid cysts.
- The presence of a tooth within a dermolipoma is an exceptionally rare occurrence.
