A rare case of inferior rectus dermoid cyst causing proptosis and optic neuropathy
Mansooreh Jamshidian Tehrani1, Arash Ghamar-Shooshtari1, Motahhareh Sadeghi1,2
1Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Purpose:
To report a rare case of orbital dermoid cyst, involving the inferior rectus muscle, in a 26-year-old female presenting with proptosis and blurred vision in her right eye.
Observations:
The unique features of this case are discussed, including the location and contents of the cyst, the surgical approach, and the postoperative outcome.
Conclusion And Importance:
The importance of considering dermoid cysts in the differential diagnosis of an orbital mass involving extraocular muscles and the need for a thorough evaluation to diagnose and manage these rare lesions.
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