Limbal dermoid in right eye in an infant: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20243485Keywords:
Amblyopia, Corneoscleral junction, Facial disfigurement, Limbal dermoid, Patching therapyAbstract
Limbal dermoids are congenital, benign tumors located at the corneoscleral junction, often associated with ocular surface abnormalities and potential facial disfigurement. They can vary in size and impact visual development depending on their location and extent. This case report describes an infant presenting with a mass growth in the right eye (RE) accompanied by facial disfigurement. The infant underwent a clinical examination, which confirmed the presence of a limbal dermoid in the right eye. The physician's management plan included initiating patching therapy for the left eye (LE) for 2 hours daily to stimulate visual development in the affected eye and to prevent amblyopia. A review was scheduled for 6 months later to monitor the dermoid's growth and assess visual acuity. Conservative management with regular monitoring was deemed appropriate due to the benign nature of the limbal dermoid and the absence of significant refractive error.
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