Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
AÇBİD 15. ULUSLARARASI KONGRESİ, Antalya, Türkiye, 11 - 15 Mayıs 2022, cilt.22, sa.1, ss.162-163
Objective: Dermoid cysts are a type of cyst that is frequently encountered in children. Epibulbar
dermoid cyst is typically yellow in color and soft in consistency, molding to the curve of the
eye. The purpose of this study is to present a case of dermoid cyst excision under general
anesthesia.
Case: A 22-year-old male patient referred to our clinic for evaluation of facial asymmetry.
Components of soft tissue, dental and skeletal differences contributing to facial asymmetry
are evaluated. Physical examination revealed a mass in the left eyebrow region in addition
to class III and open bite malocclusion. According to the medical history obtained from his
parents, the mass were palpable from birth and growing slowly. The patient did not have
any visual compromise. Excision of the lesion under general anesthesia discussed with the
patient and patient accepted the procedure. Lesion excised and surgical specimen sent for
histopathological examination. Pathologic diagnosis confirmed that the dermoid cyst.
Conclusion: Dermoid cysts are operated not only for the removal of poor cosmetic appearance,
prevention of secondary bone changes and infection risk must be kept in mind.
Keywords: dermoid cyst, epibulbar cyst, epidermoid cyst