Pericanalicular eccrine hidrocystoma of the upper eyelid in a child

Kaviyapriya Natarajan1, Gajanan Chavhan Pratima1, Nirupama Kasturi2

  • 1Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, India.

BMJ Case Reports
|October 25, 2023
PubMed

Insights

A rare pericanalicular eccrine hidrocystoma in a child's upper eyelid was successfully treated with surgical excision and repair. This case highlights effective management for this eyelid cyst in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Pericanalicular eccrine hidrocystomas are rare benign cystic tumors.
  • These tumors typically affect the eyelid region, particularly the canalicular area.
  • Diagnosis in pediatric patients is uncommon and presents unique challenges.

Keywords:
eyepathology

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