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Dermoid cyst

2017-10-09 15:24:04
My baby is 5 months old & he has a dermoid cyst on upper of his left eye.I noticed it when he was 3 days old.Now its growing big.
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You should consult ophthmologist nearby whether it needs excision at this age or not , your child is just 5 months old.

Answered2017-10-09 23:14:31

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Hello Treatment of dermis cyst is excision First step is to find the extent of cyst Not every cyst needs excision If that is causing amblyopia or it is extending deep in orbit then excision is required Having said Kindly share photos of your kids eye so that I may guide you better Regards

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