Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 20, 2025
Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Published on: August 9, 2024
Insect Bite Mimicking Malignant Eyelid Tumor
Mukaddes Damla Ciftci1, Melis Palamar1, Tahir Gurler2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye.
Abstract:
Insects are a class of living creatures within the arthropods. Bite is a wound produced by the mouth parts of an insect. Although insect bite reactions are commonly seen in clinical practice, especially in dermatology clinics, injuries from insect bites are less commonly encountered in ophthalmology clinics. Herein, we report a 28-year-old male presenting with a rapidly growing mass on his right upper eyelid following a suspected insect bite.
Insights
An insect bite caused a rapidly growing eyelid mass in a young man. This rare ophthalmology case highlights unusual reactions to insect bites.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Entomology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Insect bites are common dermatological conditions.
- Ophthalmological injuries from insect bites are rare.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old male presented with a rapidly growing mass on his right upper eyelid.
- The patient reported a suspected insect bite preceding the mass development.
Findings:
- The case details an unusual presentation of an insect bite reaction.
- The focus is on the development of an eyelid mass following an insect bite.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of potential ophthalmological manifestations of insect bites.
- Highlights the importance of considering insect bites in the differential diagnosis of eyelid masses.
