Unusual presentations of orbital dermoid cysts covering the eye: A case series and surgical approach

• Author Details:   
• Piyush Jain ^*
• Rutayani Dash
• Deepika Priyadarshini
• Ankita Mishra

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Orbital dermoid cysts are benign congenital lesions typically presenting in early childhood. While commonly asymptomatic, larger dermoid cysts can cause significant cosmetic and functional challenges when they encroach upon or cover the eye. We present three cases of large orbital dermoid cysts that extended over the eye, each posing unique diagnostic and surgical management challenges. This series highlights the clinical presentations, imaging characteristics, and surgical techniques employed, along with outcomes and follow-up data, contributing to a better understanding of these rare but impactful lesions.

Keywords: Orbital dermoid cyst, Congenital lesions, Orbital tumours, Surgical management, Astigmatism, Ptosis