Eyelid tumors in Siriraj Hospital from 2000-2004

Objectives: To determine the relative incidence of eyelid lesions seen in Siriraj Hospital from January 2000-April 2004. Study Design: Retrospective charts review Material and Method: Two hundred and ninety-seven cases of eyelid lesions seen in Siriraj Hospital from 2000 to 2004 were analyzed. Results: There were 53 (17.8%) inflammatory conditions, 212 (71.4%) benign eyelid tumors and 32 (10.8%) malignant eyelid tumors. These 32 malignant eyelid tumors included 13 sebaceous gland carcinomas, 12 basal cell carcinomas, 3 malignant melanomas, 2 squamous cell carcinomas, 1 apocrine adenocarcinoma and 1 metastatic carcinoma. Various flaps techniques or primary closures were used for reconstruction in 20 cases. Six cases needed exenteration. Conclusion: The majority of eyelid lesions were benign eyelid tumors while malignant eyelid tumors contributed 10.8% of the total eyelid lesions. Sebaceous gland carcinoma was the most common eyelid tumor found in thie present study that was consistent with other studies from Asian countries.