The superior orbital fissure is a foramen in the skull, although strictly it is more of a cleft, lying between the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid bone. 1  1 Structures passing through. number of important anatomical structures pass through the fissure, and these can be damaged in orbital trauma, particularly blowout fractures through the floor of the orbit into the maxillary sinus. These structures are:
To research the causes of Dermoid cyst, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Dermoid cyst: 1  Squamous cell carcinoma. 2  Encephalocele. 3  Sebaceous cyst.
What are dermoid cysts? Dermoid cysts are abnormal growths, also called teratomas. They can be made up of hair, teeth, fluid or skin glands, but are benign (not cancer). Dermoid cysts start to grow when a baby is still in the womb and they cannot be prevented. They can affect different parts of the body, including nasal passages, ovaries, brain, neck and spinal cord.