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30 year old female with recurrent left orbital mass
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology 2001
Volume 7, Number 5
September 1, 2001
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Peter A.D. Rubin, M.D.,F.A.C.S. | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Aaron Fay, M.D. | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Ivana K. Kim, M.D. | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
History
Presenting History: The patient is a 30 yo white female who presented with an enlarging mass in the superotemporal quadrant of the left orbit over a few years. She complained of difficulty seeing in L gaze and of a throbbing sensation in the left orbital area.

Past ocular history was notable for excision of a left orbital cyst at age 13. She noted swelling of the left upper lid with crying but denied tear formation.

Past Ocular History: none

Past Medical History: none

Medications: Oral contraceptives, Retin A, Cleocin, and Hydrocortisone creams

Family History: Non-contributory.
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