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Eyelid tumours : The relative value of clinical signs
Author(s) -
LASUDRY J
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.1561.x
Subject(s) - eyelid , medicine , malignancy , biopsy , clinical practice , reliability (semiconductor) , dermatology , surgery , radiology , pathology , physical therapy , quantum mechanics , power (physics) , physics
Purpose Despite the fact that the majority of eyelid tumours are benign, proper management in daily practice requires to detect the malignant ones. Methods A few clinical behaviour criteria are usually examined to support the hypothesis of a malignancy, however most are of limited reliability. Results In any case of doubt, biopsy is recommended, which is readily done in the outpatient setting, to reach a pathologic diagnosis, and to draw the appropriate management plan. Conclusion In all malignant cases, complete carcinologic control is required.