Soft-Tissue Chondroma of the Eyelid

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Pathology
• Dermatology

Background:

• Eyelid masses can present with varied symptoms, including swelling and blurred vision.
• Soft-tissue chondromas are rare benign tumors typically found in bone, not soft tissues like the eyelid.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of a soft-tissue chondroma in the eyelid.
• To describe the clinical presentation, surgical management, and histopathological findings of this unusual eyelid tumor.

Main Methods:

• Surgical excision of a left upper eyelid mass.
• Histopathological examination of the excised tumor to determine its nature.
• Clinical follow-up to assess for recurrence.

Main Results:

• A 6-mm tender, mobile left upper eyelid mass was excised.
• Histopathology revealed a soft-tissue chondroma with hyaline and myxoid cartilage components within dense tarsal fibrous connective tissue.
• The tumor has not recurred after 1.5 years of follow-up.

Conclusions:

• Soft-tissue chondroma is an exceedingly rare diagnosis for eyelid masses.
• Complete surgical excision is an effective treatment for eyelid soft-tissue chondromas.
• This case highlights the importance of thorough histopathological evaluation for eyelid lesions.