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Ectopic brain tissue in the orbit: two case reports

Brain tissue in the orbit in continuation with intracranial contents is unusual. However, isolated brain tissue in orbit, is much rarer. In the present research, two cases of ectopic brain tissue in the orbit with ependymal cyst are reported. Similarities with and differences between other cases reported in the literature are analyzed, as well as the difficulties of the diagnosis of their malformation. There are not many many cases of ectopic brain tissue reported in the literature.

Choristoma; Orbital diseases; Brain; Case report; Ependyma


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