2020–2021 BCSC Basic and Clinical Science Course™
7 Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
Part I: Orbit
Chapter 3: Congenital Orbital Anomalies
Highlights
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Anophthalmia is rare and is usually associated with lethal mutations.
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Rehabilitation of the microphthalmic orbit is directed toward expansion of the hypoplastic orbit.
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Craniofacial clefts result from developmental arrest or mechanical disruption of development.
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Craniosynostosis occurs as an isolated abnormality or as part of a genetic syndrome.
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When symptomatic, dermoid cysts should be removed with the cyst wall intact.
Excerpted from BCSC 2020-2021 series: Section 10 - Glaucoma. For more information and to purchase the entire series, please visit https://www.aao.org/bcsc.