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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2026

Congenital orbital teratoma presenting as a fungating keratinized mass in a resource-limited setting: a case report.

Isa Salo Abdo, Dinksira Bekele Deneke, Metti Kuma Dida, Rezal Mohammed

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Article in BMC ophthalmology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Isa Salo AbdoCollege of Health Science, Department of Pathology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. isaabdo@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5256-0388
Dinksira Bekele DenekeCollege of Health Science, Department of Pathology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Metti Kuma DidaDepartment of Radiology, Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Rezal MohammedCollege of Health Science, Department of Ophthalmology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

backgroundOrbital tumors present at birth are rare and pose significant diagnostic and management challenges, especially when they exhibit late and aggressive features such as fungation and keratinization. Early identification and intervention are crucial in preventing functional and cosmetic complications. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 9-month-old female infant who presented with a protruding left eye since birth. On physical examination, a large fungating mass with a keratinized surface occupying the left orbital region was noted. Detailed imaging and histopathological evaluation were performed to determine the nature of the mass. Management strategies and outcomes are discussed.

conclusionThis case highlights the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management of congenital orbital masses. Our findings contribute to the limited literature on congenital orbital neoplasms presenting with fungating features, underscoring the necessity for timely diagnosis and intervention.

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Orbital NeoplasmsTeratomaFemaleHumansInfantMagnetic Resonance ImagingTomography, X-Ray ComputedCongenital orbital teratomaFungatingOrbital massProptosis

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PMCPMC12927221

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