Ultrasound biomicroscopy in the diagnosis and management of limbal dermoid

PURPOSE: To report time use of ultrasound biomicroscopy in the diagnosis an d management of limbal dermoid. METHOD: We used ultrasound biomicroscopy to examine an 18-month-old Asian g irl with a congenital limbal mass with corneal extension. A biopsy of the m ass was obtained. RESULTS: Clinical examination, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and biopsy confirm ed the diagnosis of limbal dermoid, CONCLUSION: Ultrasound biomicroscopy may serve as a useful diagnostic adjun ct for limbal dermoids. Additionally, it may be helpful in delineating the extent of these lesions. (Am J Ophthalmol 1999;128:365-367. (C) 1999 by Els evier Science Inc. All rights reserved.).