Chondroid syringomas of the eyelid: two cases

PURPOSE. We report two new cases of chondroid syringoma (CS) of the eyelid. Until 1961, this entity was known as pleomorphic adenoma or benign mixed t umour of the skin of salivary glands type. This tumour occurs most commonly in the head and neck regions. CASE REPORTS. We describe two cases of CS with rapid growth, in the upper r ight eyelid, with no relation with the palpebral lobe of the lacrimal gland . RESULTS. Treatment consists of wide local surgical excision with its capsul e, in its entirety. CONCLUSIONS. These tumours of the ocular adnexa are exceedingly rare. Malig nant transformation is possible.