Excision of multiple eyelid apocrine hidrocystomas via an en-bloc lower eyelid blepharoplasty incision

Citation
Jd. Henderer et M. Tanenbaum, Excision of multiple eyelid apocrine hidrocystomas via an en-bloc lower eyelid blepharoplasty incision, OPHTHAL SUR, 31(2), 2000, pp. 157-161
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
OPHTHALMIC SURGERY AND LASERS
ISSN journal
0022023X → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
157 - 161
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-023X(200003/04)31:2<157:EOMEAH>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A 39-year-old man presented with upper and lower eyelid apocrine hidrocysto mas that had recurred after each of three prior attempts at excision. These multiple, cystic tumors were adherent to the epidermis, thus precluding co mplete dissection and excision of each individual lesion. We report a surgi cal technique using a lower eyelid blepharoplasty incision to remove the co nfluent tumors of the lower eyelids en-bloc. We paid careful attention to b oth removing the lesions without rupturing the cysts and to achieving adequ ate depth of excision. Histology revealed features typical of apocrine hidr ocystomas. The patient has remained free of recurrence three years since th e en-bloc excision of the lesions.