Dermoid, Orbital: eMedicine Ophthalmology

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Dermoid, Orbital: eMedicine Ophthalmology

Overview: Dermoid and epidermoid cysts are examples of choristomas, tumors that originate from aberrant primordial tissue. These tumors contain normal-appearing tissue in an abnormal location. As two suture lines of the skull close during embryonic development, dermal ...

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Most Recently Shared on May 6, 2010 at 2:55 pm By:

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About 50% of dermoids that involve the head are found in or adjacent to the orbit. See eMed's Dermoid, Orbital topic. http://bit.ly/cmCvR5

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YouTube - Dermoid Cysts - Orbit

youtube.com — “Patrick DeRespinis MD Pediatric Ophthalmology | Residency: New Jersey Medical School | Fellowship:Manahattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Author of "” View full resource at youtube.com

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VIDEO: Dermoid Cysts - Orbit http://youtu.be/S9TwhwQG4jw

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Thyroid Ophthalmopathy: eMedicine Ophthalmology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO), frequently termed Graves ophthalmopathy, is part of an autoimmune process that can affect the orbital and periorbital tissue, the thyroid gland, and, rarely, the pretibial skin or digits (thyroid acropachy).1, 2, 3{{mediatitle:1218529_3}}{{media:1218529_3}}{{mediacaption:1218529_3}} ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Learn more about thyroid-associated orbitopathy (Graves ophthalmopathy), in this eMedicine article: http://bit.ly/aNcxLP

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Optic Neuropathy, Compressive: eMedicine Ophthalmology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The optic nerve contains retinal ganglion cell axons that extend posteriorly from the globe, through the orbit and optic canal, to reach the optic chiasm. The total length of the optic nerve averages 50 mm: 1 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com