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2009 Series - December 22, 2009
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Lecture 2 of 52 NEXT»
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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. |
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A likely diagnosis is: |
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dermoid |
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teratoma |
| c. |
mucocele |
| d. |
microphthalmos or anophthalmos with cyst |
| e. |
none of the above |
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| 2. |
The origin of this type of lesion can be described best as follows: |
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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. |
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This condition always occurs in isolation. |
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This condition is an extreme example of what it represents. |
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(a) and (d) |
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This condition would be managed with: |
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observation |
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radiation therapy |
| c. |
excision of the cyst |
| d. |
a pressure patch |
| e. |
none of the above |
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