Craniofacial and Orbital Dermoids in Children

    Authors

    B. A. Golden; M. S. Jaskolka;R. L. Ruiz

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Oral Maxillofac. Surg. Clin. N. Am.

    Keywords

    Dermoid; Pediatric; Craniofacial; DERMAL SINUS; CYSTS; MANAGEMENT; HEAD; NECK; CLASSIFICATION; EPIDERMOIDS; CHILDHOOD; DORSUM; MASS; Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

    Abstract

    Dermoid cysts are congenital lesions that commonly arise from nondisjunction of surface ectoderm from deeper neuroectodermal structures. They tend to be found along planes of embryonic closure. Classification by site is helpful for diagnostic planning and surgical treatment. A distinction can be made between frontotemporal, orbital, frontoethmoidal, and calvarial lesions. The risk of extension into deeper tissues must be determined before surgical intervention. Simple lesions are amenable to direct excision. Deeper lesions often require a coordinated surgical approach between a neurosurgeon and craniofacial surgeon after thorough radiographic imaging. Follow-up through the developmental years is recommended for complex dermoid lesions.

    Journal Title

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    Volume

    24

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    417

    Last Page

    +

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000308380300008

    ISSN

    1042-3699

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