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Ocular dermoids.

R L Nevares1, J B Mulliken, R M Robb

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
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This study analyzed ocular dermoids in 50 children, finding epibulbar dermoids most common. Many cases were associated with hemifacial microsomia and Goldenhar syndrome, often located temporally and causing astigmatism.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Ocular dermoids are congenital choristomas that can affect vision and ocular structures.
  • These benign tumors are often associated with systemic syndromes, necessitating comprehensive evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the types, locations, and associated conditions of ocular dermoids in a pediatric cohort.
  • To evaluate the visual implications, such as astigmatism, and discuss surgical considerations for different dermoid types.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 50 children diagnosed with ocular dermoid lesions.
  • Analysis of lesion type (epibulbar dermoid, lipodermoid, dermoid cyst), location, and associated systemic findings.
  • Assessment of visual acuity and refractive errors, including astigmatism.

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Main Results:

  • Epibulbar dermoids (34) were most frequent, followed by lipodermoids (12) and dermoid cysts (4).
  • Forty-six percent of children had hemifacial microsomia, with half exhibiting Goldenhar syndrome stigmata.
  • Lesions predominantly occurred in the temporal half of the globe (97%), particularly the inferolateral quadrant (76%), often involving the corneoscleral limbus.
  • Oblique astigmatism was common in the affected eyes.

Conclusions:

  • Ocular dermoids, especially epibulbar types, are frequently associated with hemifacial microsomia and Goldenhar syndrome.
  • Surgical management requires careful consideration; superficial keratectomy is suitable for epibulbar dermoids, while lipodermoids demand caution due to potential functional risks.