Palpebral Tarsal Solitary Neurofibroma

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Dermatology
• Oncology

Background:

• Solitary neurofibroma is a rare, benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor.
• It is often associated with neurofibromatosis type 1.
• Eyelid neurofibromas are uncommon.

Observation:

• A 68-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of a right upper eyelid subcutaneous mass.
• The mass was a 12x8 mm round, reddish lesion on the tarsal plate.
• Histological examination confirmed solitary neurofibroma.

Findings:

• The palpebral tarsal solitary neurofibroma was surgically excised.
• The patient experienced no recurrence during a 34-month follow-up period.
• This case represents the seventh reported instance of solitary neurofibroma of the eyelid.

Implications:

• Surgical excision is an effective treatment for solitary neurofibroma of the eyelid.
• Solitary neurofibromas can occur in patients without neurofibromatosis.
• Further case reports are valuable for understanding this rare condition.