Congenital orbital teratoma: A case report
Abstract
Background: Teratomas are germ cell tumors composed of multiple tissue types originating from one or more of the germ cell layers, i.e., ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm. Congenital teratomas of the orbit are rare.
Case Report: We report a case of a congenital orbital teratoma in a 24-day-old neonate who presented with a swollen eyeball at birth, which progressively increased in size, leading to proptosis of the right eye. Congenital orbital teratoma was suspected based on clinical findings since birth and radiological imaging. Complete tumor excision and exenteration were performed, and the final diagnosis of a mature congenital orbital teratoma was confirmed histologically.
Conclusion: Congenital orbital teratomas are rare but potentially curable tumors. They should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cases of neonatal proptosis.
Keywords: Neonate, Proptosis, Orbital, Teratoma, Exenteration
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