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Dermoid cyst of the lacrimal gland

Case contributed by Shervin Sharifkashani
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Soft tissue bulges in the temporal side of the right upper eyelid.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

A fat containing cystic mass lesion axial width up to 15 x 10 mm and height up to 14 mm within right lacrimal gland palpebral part bulged within related upper eyelid and impression on and partially attached with related frontal bone zygomatic process is seen.

Case Discussion

The case illustrates the pathology-proved dermoid cyst within the palpebral part of the lacrimal gland with impression on and attachment with the related frontal bone zygomatic process.

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