The surgical management of orbitofacial dermoids in the pediatric patient

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1993 Jun;91(7):1208-15. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199306000-00005.

Abstract

Orbitofacial dermoids in the pediatric population represent a diverse group of lesions. Because of their variability in both clinical presentation and contiguous structure involvement, a thorough understanding of their surgical-pathologic anatomy is imperative. In this retrospective review of 84 lesions in 84 patients, we noted segregation of the lesions into three distinct subgroups: brow region dermoids, orbital region dermoids, and nasoglabellar dermoids. Further, we identified physical characteristics within each subgroup that appeared to direct diagnostic workup and subsequent surgical intervention. From this experience, a treatment algorithm was developed that gives the practitioner more precision in the management of these lesions.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermoid Cyst / epidemiology
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery*
  • Facial Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Facial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Nose Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Nose Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Orbital Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Retrospective Studies