Tumours, masses and neoplasia

Choristomas

  • Non-neoplastic tumour of normal (ectodermal) tissues in an abnormal location

Dermoid cyst

  • Composed of fat, fibrous tissue, hair follicles, sweat glands (ectodermal elements).

Congenital

  • May be the most common orbital tumours in children
  • Due to entrapment of embryonic epithelial nests…
Previous
AV Malformations and hamartomas