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Tumours of eyelid: a clinicopathologic study
U Abdi1, N Tyagi, V Maheshwari
1Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|November 1, 1996
Summary
This study analyzed 207 eyelid tumors diagnosed histopathologically. Malignancy occurred in 41.1%, with basal cell carcinoma being the most frequent eyelid cancer.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatopathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Eyelid tumors and tumor-like lesions are common ophthalmic conditions.
- Histopathological diagnosis is crucial for accurate classification and management.
- Understanding the epidemiology of these lesions aids in early detection and treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively analyze the histopathological findings of eyelid tumors and tumor-like lesions.
- To determine the prevalence of benign versus malignant lesions.
- To identify the most common types of eyelid malignancies and benign lesions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 207 histopathologically diagnosed eyelid tumors and tumor-like lesions.
- Data collected for the period 1957 to 1991.
- Analysis of patient demographics, age distribution, and lesion types.
Main Results:
- Malignancy was observed in 85 cases (41.1%).
- Basal cell carcinoma was the most common malignancy (38.8%), followed by sebaceous carcinoma (27.1%) and squamous cell carcinoma (22.4%).
- Common benign lesions included vascular tumors (21.3%), neural tumors (18.0%), and dermoid cysts (16.4%).
Conclusions:
- Eyelid tumors exhibit a slight male preponderance.
- Malignant eyelid tumors are more prevalent in individuals aged 40-60 years.
- Basal cell carcinoma is the predominant malignant eyelid neoplasm.