Dentigerous Cyst Masquerading as Lacrimal Sac Diverticulitis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dentigerous cysts (DCs) involving the orbit are extremely rare. The authors report a unique case of stand-alone orbital DC associated with ectopic canine tooth masquerading as a lacrimal sac diverticulitis with superadded preseptal cellulitis.

Case presentation

A 21-year-old lady presented with left inferomedial swelling, associated with pain and redness of 1-week-duration. A lacrimal sac diverticulitis with preseptal cellulitis was suspected and imaging was requested in view of progression. Computed tomography scan of orbit revealed a well-defined heterogenous mass, with associated hyperdense lesion within the mass, prompting a possibility of a foreign body granuloma. Surgical exploration and excision confirmed the diagnosis of an ectopic canine tooth with asso

SUBMITTER: Doctor S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842074 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature