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RAMIREZ GARCIA, Lázara Kenia et al. Dermoid cyst in the eyebrow tail. Rev Cubana Oftalmol [online]. 2014, vol.27, n.1, pp. 168-174. ISSN 0864-2176.

The dermoid cyst is a type of choristoma resulting from congenital development anomaly. A 2-year transitional dermoid cyst from birth was discovered by the mother when she noticed increased volume at the tail of the right eyebrow, defined edges, soft, movable, free orbital rim, no color changes with rapid clinical and ultrasonographic growth in months. It was decided to perform excision and biopsy for the pathological study. The final results showed confirmation of the diagnosis of dermoid cyst in tail of the eyebrow. The postoperative course was satisfactory without recurrent injure.

Palabras clave : dermoid cysts; orbital tumors; choristoma.

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