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This newborn presented as shown above with a huge mass behind the right lower lid. In the left orbit no discrete globe could be seen. The large mass in the right lower lid transilluminated with a red glow suggesting the cyst was filled with clear fluid. The pregnancy and delivery were uneventful. There was no family history of similar occurrences and no consanguinity.

1. A likely diagnosis is:

a. dermoid
b. teratoma
c. mucocele
d. microphthalmos or anophthalmos with cyst
e. none of the above

2. The origin of this type of lesion can be described best as follows:

a. This condition can occur as an isolated event or in association with a variety of intracranial or systemic anomalies.
b. This condition is usually malignant.
c. This condition always occurs in isolation.
d. This condition is an extreme example of what it represents.
e. (a) and (d)

3. This condition would be managed with:
a. observation
b. radiation therapy
c. excision of the cyst
d. a pressure patch
e. none of the above

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