Congenital and Nasal Dermoid Cysts - Clinical Scenario

A patient presents with a firm, non-compressible swelling at the left eye's outer corner, apparent since birth but worsening.
Congenital and Nasal Dermoid Cysts - Clinical Scenario

Clinical Scenario

A 4-year-old boy is presented in your clinic accompanied by his parents, who are concerned about a swelling at the outer corner of his right eye. This swelling has been apparent since the child's birth but has seen a noticeable increase in size over the last few months, prompting concerns about both cosmetic outcomes and the child’s overall health.

The parents are concerned about the cosmetic appearance and potential implications for their child's health.

Objectives:

  1. Gather a detailed medical and family history.
  2. Identify imaging techniques for diagnosing dermoid cysts.
  3. Describe the pathology of dermoid cysts.
  4. Surgical treatment options for an external angular dermoid cyst

    Primary Contributor: Dr Kurt Lee Chircop, Educational Fellow.
    Reviewer: Dr Waruguru Wanjau, Educational Fellow.

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