A case of congenital orbital cyst originating from the common sheath of superior rectus and levator palpebrae superioris muscles

Can B., Can I., Tekelioglu M., Kural G.

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica, vol.77, no.4, pp.456-458, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 77 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Doi Number: 10.1034/j.1600-0420.1999.770421.x
  • Journal Name: Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.456-458
  • Keywords: congenital orbital cyst, common sheath, superior rectus muscle, levator palpebrae superioris muscle, CONJUNCTIVAL
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the clinical and histopathological features of a case of congenital orbital cyst originating from the common sheath of the superior rectus and levator palpebrae superior muscles. Methods: Preoperative, peroperative and postoperative characteristics of the described clinical condition in a 37-year-old woman is documented. Results: The cyst was found to be related with the common sheath of the superior rectus and levator muscles during the surgical intervention and histopathological examination revealed a cystic structure with a lining resembling that of conjunctiva. Conclusion: Our findings support the proposal by Rose and O'Donnell who first reported four cases in 1995 suggesting a new group of congenital orbital cysts distinct from dermoid, epidermoid or conjunctival cysts.