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Dermoid, Limbal: Follow-up

Author: Mark D Sherman, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine; Private Practice, Central Coast Eye Associates
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Updated: Aug 2, 2007

Follow-up

Prognosis

  • Prognosis is generally favorable.

Miscellaneous

Medicolegal Pitfalls

  • A young patient presenting with a limbal dermoid may be at a risk of developing amblyopia. Likewise, a patient presenting with a limbal dermoid may have already developed amblyopia. This issue must be discussed with the patient and/or the patient's family. A plan for treating the amblyopia and an explanation for the possible reduction in vision should be given to the family and documented in the medical record.
 


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References
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Keywords

dermoid, dermoid choristoma, dermoid cyst, epibulbar dermoid, epibulbar choristoma, corneal dermoid

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Mark D Sherman, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine; Private Practice, Central Coast Eye Associates
Mark D Sherman, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and American Uveitis Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Andrew W. Lawton, MD, Medical Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Section of Ophthalmology, Baptist Eye Center, Baptist Health Medical Center
Andrew W. Lawton, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, Arkansas Medical Society, and Southern Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Simon K Law, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute; Chief of Section of Ophthalmology Surgical Services, Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Center, West Los Angeles
Simon K Law, MD, PharmD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

J James Rowsey, MD, Director of Corneal Services, St Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute, Florida
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Lance L Brown, OD, MD, Ophthalmologist, Affiliated With Freeman Hospital and St John's Hospital, Regional Eye Center, Joplin, Missouri
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Hampton Roy Sr, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Hampton Roy Sr, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, and Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
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