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Dermoid cyst
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.
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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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