Atlas of Ophthalmology

Dermoid, limbal, solid

Dermoid, limbal, solid
Usually found in the orbit, rarely under the conjunctiva. Round tumor with keratinisation of superficial epithelium. Arcus lipoides dystrophicus of adjacent cornea. In the stroma often embryonal fat tissue.
Meyer, HJ., Prof. Dr. med., Osnabrueck, Germany
D31.05
Conjunctiva -> Tumor, Neoplasma -> Benign -> Choristomas
conjunctiva; hamartoma
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