Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

SPECTRUM OF EYELID NEOPLASMS- A SIX YEAR STUDY.

Dr. Rajavelu Indira, Dr. G. Selvambigai, Dr. S. Amudhavalli

Abstract :

Introduction: The aim of the study is to analyse the spectrum and pattern of various eyelid tumors in patients presenting to Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Chennai, which is a tertiary care hospital. Materials & Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted over a period of 6 years(2011–2016). 204 cases were identified and included in the study. The details were collected from the pathology records and analysed. Results: Of the total 204 cases, there were 138 benign, 5 premalignant and 61 malignant tumors. Squamous papillom and Neurofioma were common benign tumors, Of the malignant lesions, 27 cases were Sebaceous Carcinoma, Basal cell carcinoma(14 cases), Squamous cell carcinoma(12 cases). Mean age of patients was 46.51 for eyelid neopasms. Male female ratio was 1:1.5. Conclusion: Benign lesions are more common than malignant tumors. Squamous papilloma was the most common benign tumor and Sebaceous carcinoma was the most common malignant tumor.

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SPECTRUM OF EYELID NEOPLASMS- A SIX YEAR STUDY., Dr.Rajavelu Indira, Dr.G.Selvambigai, Dr.S.Amudhavalli PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-3 | March-2019

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