Meshed dermal regeneration template for traumatic periocular tissue loss in the young population.

The IntegraⓇ Dermal Regeneration Template (DRT) is a bioengineered dermal substitute that is becoming increasingly popular in the field of reconstruction. Its unique properties allow for immediate wound closure while providing a scaffold for tissue regeneration. Currently, it is commonly used to treat burns, ulcers, and complex wounds. In the setting of traumatic periocular tissue loss, only two prior reports have been published on its use for primary reconstruction. We present our institution's experience with a series of four young patients who received primary reconstruction with IntegraⓇ DRT as a full-thickness skin substitute for their large traumatic periorbital skin defects.

Cladophialophora bantiana orbital cellulitis after penetrating injury.

A 75-year-old immunocompetent male presented with a right orbital cellulitis after a foreign body penetrating injury. He was taken for orbitotomy with foreign body removal and started on broad-spectrum antibiotics. Intra-operative cultures were positive for Cladophialophora bantiana, a mold known for causing brain abscesses with no prior reports of orbital invasion in the literature. Following culture results, the patient was managed with voriconazole and required multiple orbitotomies and washouts for infection control.

Phakomatous Choristomas: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

PURPOSE: To document a case of phakomatous choristoma (PC), a rare benign periocular tumor, and to review the literature on previously reported cases. METHODS: The authors describe a case of PC and its clinical, histopathological, immunohistochemical, and radiological features, and present findings from a comprehensive review of all previously reported cases of this rare pediatric tumor. RESULTS: This case report and review highlights the benign clinical nature of PC. It typically presents at birth as a lower eyelid mass involving the orbit. Definitive diagnosis is made with hematoxylin and eosin stain showing the tumor's histological similarities to lenticular tissue. CONCLUSION: PC remains a rare entity that should be included in the differential of pediatric eyelid lesions. Surgical excision is curative, and the postoperative clinical course is unremarkable as there have been no reports of recurrence. Prompt recognition and surgical intervention may be warranted due to astigmatism and anisometropia induced by mass effect.