[Aneurysmal bone cyst of the orbit - a clinicopathological study: case report]

Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2008 Nov-Dec;71(6):868-70. doi: 10.1590/s0004-27492008000600020.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

Aneurysmal bone cyst of the orbit is a rare disease that usually affects young patients and is caused by osseous hemodynamic alterations. We report a case of aneurysmal bone cyst of the orbit, referred to us as a dermoid cyst, discussing its clinical and histopathological aspects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / pathology*
  • Dermoid Cyst / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orbital Diseases / pathology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Young Adult