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Patients With Lower Eyelid Orbital Fat Hyperplasia
1Department of Ophthalmology, Kim's Eye Hospital, Myung-Gok Eye Research Institute, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 21, 2015
Summary
This study introduces lower eyelid orbital fat hyperplasia, a condition previously undescribed in young patients. It details surgical removal and pathological findings in three individuals presenting with lower eyelid bulges.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Lower eyelid orbital fat hyperplasia is a rare condition.
- It has not been previously documented in pediatric or young adult patients.
Observation:
- Three patients (14, 29, and 42 years old) presented with lower eyelid bulges.
- Orbital CT scans revealed excess fat but no mass lesions.
- Surgical exploration showed no true herniation, but excess fat was removed for symmetry.
Findings:
- Pathological examination confirmed the removed tissue was normal orbital fat.
- The condition was termed "lower eyelid orbital fat hyperplasia" due to the observed excess fat without herniation.
Implications:
- This case series expands the understanding of lower eyelid contour abnormalities.
- It suggests that "lower eyelid orbital fat hyperplasia" may occur in younger individuals.
- Further research is needed to understand the etiology and prevalence of this condition.
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