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Eyelid Soft Tissue Chondroma: A Case Report.
Abeer A AlHazzani1, Rawan H Malaikah1, Faisal A Altahan1
1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saudi University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|October 30, 2023
Summary
This report details a rare eyelid soft tissue chondroma, a benign tumor. Surgical removal and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis in a 45-year-old male with a slowly growing mass.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Soft tissue chondromas are uncommon benign tumors typically found outside bone and joints.
- Eyelid involvement represents a rare clinical presentation for this type of neoplasm.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old male presented with a gradually enlarging, firm subcutaneous mass on his left upper eyelid over two years.
- The lesion's slow growth and location were key clinical observations.
Findings:
- Complete surgical excision of the eyelid mass was performed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of soft tissue chondroma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like soft tissue chondromas in eyelid masses.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management of benign orbital and eyelid tumors.
