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Eyelid angiokeratoma.

Ramadan S Hussein¹, Hala Kfoury², Yasser H Al-Faky³

¹Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology

|August 8, 2014

Summary

A rare vascular lesion, angiokeratoma, typically affects the scrotum. This report details an exceptionally rare case of a solitary eyelid angiokeratoma in an adult male.

Keywords:

Angiokeratoma Eyelid Skin

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Dermatology
Ophthalmology
Vascular Lesions

Background:

Angiokeratoma is a rare, acquired muco-cutaneous vascular lesion.
These lesions are most commonly reported on the scrotum.
Excoriation or trauma can lead to bleeding from angiokeratomas.

Observation:

A solitary angiokeratoma was observed on the eyelid.
The patient was a middle-aged male with no other significant health issues.
This represents an exceedingly rare presentation of the condition.

Findings:

The case is the second reported instance of an eyelid angiokeratoma in English peer-reviewed literature since 1966.
The lesion was a wart-like vascular growth.
The solitary nature and location on the eyelid are noteworthy.

Implications:

Highlights the potential for angiokeratomas to occur in unusual locations like the eyelid.
Emphasizes the rarity of eyelid angiokeratomas, contributing to medical literature.
Suggests the need for awareness among clinicians regarding rare presentations of vascular lesions.