HISTOPATHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF EYELID TUMOURS, A SINGLE CENTRE EXPERIENCE OVER A 12 YEAR PERIOD
Ojevwe H Egbo1 and Ikponwosa Obahiagbon2
1Department of Anatomic and Histopathology, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State
2Department of Morbid Anatomy, University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State
Email: harrisojess@yahoo.com; Corresponding Author:
Ojevwe H Egbo
ABSTRACT:
Tumours of the eyelid are relatively rare, and can cause obvious challenges and significant morbidity. Benign and malignant tumours can originate from structural elements of the eyelid. This study aims to identify and describe the histopathological pattern and distribution of eyelid tumours in our environment. Alleyelid tumours from the records and files of the Department of Morbid Anatomy, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) over a study period spanning from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2014 were reviewed. Age, gender, and nature of specimen and histological diagnosis were reviewed and subsequently classified using the current World Health Organisation Histologic Classification of Eye. Fourth Edition 2018. A total of 45 cases were seen over the study period, with 24 males (53.3%) and 21 females (46.7%), giving a ratio of 1:1.1. Their ages ranged from 1 – 84 years with an overall median age of 28 years. The age groups of less than 20 years, second and third decades were most affected accounting for 37.8%, 31.1% and 15.6% respectively. Majority of the eyelid tumours were benign with epidermal cyst and pyogenic granuloma 9 (20.0%) each. Eyelid tumours affect all age groups with a slight male predominance and bimodal peaks in the first and third decades. Benign tumours were significantly commoner than malignant tumours. Epidermal cyst and pyogenic granuloma were the most prevalent amongst all tumours seen.
Key words: Eyelid, tumours, Histopathological pattern.
