Dermoid (dermoid choristoma; dermoid cyst; dermolipoma; lipodermoid)   361

General: Benign tumors composed of epidermal tissue, dermal adnexal structures, skin appendages, hair follicles, sebaceous gland, and sweat glands; slowly growing.

Ocular: Dermoid of conjunctiva, cornea, and lids; keratitis; extraocular muscle paralysis; exophthalmos; astigmatism; visual loss; orbital lesions causing diplopia and proptosis; may be connected with the lacrimal canaliculum.

Clinical: Subcutaneous dermoids of the skin; aplasia cutis congenita possibly associated with strabismus has been reported.

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