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Eccrine acrospiroma of eye lid--a case report
C Jagannath1, C S Sandhya, K Venugopalachari
1S.V.R.R. Hospital, Tirupathi.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1990
Summary
A rare benign eyelid tumour, Eccrine Acrospiroma (clear cell hidradenoma), was diagnosed in a 70-year-old female. This case highlights the rarity of sweat gland tumours in the eyelid region.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Eyelid tumours are uncommon.
- Sweat gland tumours of the eyelid are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case report of a 70-year-old female patient presenting with a benign eyelid tumour.
Findings:
- The tumour was identified as an Eccrine Acrospiroma, also known as clear cell hidradenoma.
- This specific type of benign sweat gland neoplasm is rarely found on the eyelid.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on Eccrine Acrospiroma in the eyelid.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in ophthalmology and dermatology.
- Emphasizes the need for thorough histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis of eyelid lesions.