A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy

A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy Publisher

Jamshidian Tehrani M¹ ; Ghamarshooshtari A¹ ; Sadeghi M^{1, 2}

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1. Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Translational Ophthalmology Research Center (TORC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports Published:2024

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Purpose: To report a rare case of orbital dermoid cyst, involving the inferior rectus muscle, in a 26-year-old female presenting with proptosis and blurred vision in her right eye. Observations: The unique features of this case are discussed, including the location and contents of the cyst, the surgical approach, and the postoperative outcome. Conclusion and importance: The importance of considering dermoid cysts in the differential diagnosis of an orbital mass involving extraocular muscles and the need for a thorough evaluation to diagnose and manage these rare lesions. © 2024 The Authors

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MLA	Jamshidian Tehrani M, Ghamarshooshtari A, Sadeghi M. "A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy." American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, vol. 36, no. , 2024, pp. -.
APA	Jamshidian Tehrani M, Ghamarshooshtari A, Sadeghi M (2024). A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 36(), -.
Chicago	Jamshidian Tehrani M, Ghamarshooshtari A, Sadeghi M. "A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy." American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports 36, no. (2024): -.
Harvard	Jamshidian Tehrani M, Ghamarshooshtari A, Sadeghi M (2024) 'A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy', American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 36(), pp. -.
Vancouver	Jamshidian Tehrani M, Ghamarshooshtari A, Sadeghi M. A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 2024;36():-.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Jamshidian Tehrani M and Ghamarshooshtari A and Sadeghi M}, title = {A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy}, journal = {American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports}, volume = {36}, number = {}, pages = {-}, year = {2024} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Jamshidian Tehrani M AU - Ghamarshooshtari A AU - Sadeghi M TI - A Rare Case of Inferior Rectus Dermoid Cyst Causing Proptosis and Optic Neuropathy JO - American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports VL - 36 IS - SP - EP - PY - 2024 ER -

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