Primary Orbital Teratoma With Congenital Anophthalmia in a Neonate: A Rare Case With Histopathological and Radiological Correlation

This case report describes a rare instance of primary orbital teratoma with anophthalmia in a neonate. A 6-day-old female presented with a congenital right orbital swelling and absence of visible ocular structures. MRI revealed a large, well-vascularized orbital mass without intracranial extension, accompanied by malformations in the right cerebral hemisphere. Histopathological examination confirmed a benign, mature/mixed teratoma comprising elements from all three germ layers, including neuroectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm, with no evidence of malignancy. The patient underwent successful orbital exenteration with an implant at 3 weeks of age.

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Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1155/crop/5032089
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Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
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Primary Orbital Teratoma With Congenital Anophthalmia in a Neonate: A Rare Case With Histopathological and Radiological Correlation

Dolika D. Vasović, Dejan Rašić, Miroslav Knežević
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
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Primary Orbital Teratoma With Congenital Anophthalmia in a Neonate: A Rare Case With Histopathological and Radiological Correlation

Dolika D. Vasović, Dejan Rašić, Miroslav Knežević
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This case report describes a rare instance of primary orbital teratoma with anophthalmia in a neonate. A 6-day-old female presented with a congenital right orbital swelling and absence of visible ocular structures. MRI revealed a large, well-vascularized orbital mass without intracranial extension, accompanied by malformations in the right cerebral hemisphere. Histopathological examination confirmed a benign, mature/mixed teratoma comprising elements from all three germ layers, including neuroectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm, with no evidence of malignancy. The patient underwent successful orbital exenteration with an implant at 3 weeks of age.

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Primary Orbital Teratoma With Congenital Anophthalmia in a Neonate: A Rare Case With Histopathological and Radiological Correlation — Dolika D. Vasović, Dejan Rašić, et al. · Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS