A subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse is frequently confused with a dermolipoma clinically. These two entities have similar clinical appearances, but are clearly distinct. The clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities of subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse and dermolipoma are discussed.
Adipose Tissue/*pathology ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Lipoma/*diagnosis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Orbit/pathology/radiography ; Orbital Diseases/*diagnosis ; Orbital Neoplasms/*diagnosis ; Prolapse

A subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse is frequently confused with a dermolipoma clinically. These two entities have similar clinical appearances, but are clearly distinct. The clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities of subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse and dermolipoma are discussed.
Adipose Tissue/*pathology ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Lipoma/*diagnosis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Orbit/pathology/radiography ; Orbital Diseases/*diagnosis ; Orbital Neoplasms/*diagnosis ; Prolapse