Unusual Subcutaneous Presentation of Cavernous Hemangioma in the Lower Eyelid.

Journal: Journal Of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
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Abstract

Objective: To report a patient with cavernous hemangioma (CH) presenting as a "subcutaneous" lower eyelid mass.

Methods: A 37-year-old man presented with a painless and palpable mass over the right lower eyelid for two years prior to referral. Computed tomography scan revealed a well-defined, lobulated mass located in the mid and lateral portion of the lower eyelid that extended posteriorly to the anterior orbital space. A transcutaneous excisional biopsy was performed. Histopathologic findings of the tumor confirmed CH. Most CHs are intraconal lesions, making our case an unusual presentation for this condition.

Conclusions: null Objective: null Methods: CH may present superficially in the eyelid and anterior orbital area and thus, although this location is not common, it should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis for any well-defined eyelid tumor.

Authors
Abbas Bagheri, Mohaddeseh Feizi, Mehdi Tavakoli