Title

Craniofacial and Orbital Dermoids in Children

Authors

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

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WOS Identifier

WOS:000308380300008

ISSN

1042-3699

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