Giant Schwannoma of upper eye lid in a male child of 13 years – A rare case report
Journal: International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM) (Vol.4, No. 6)Publication Date: 2017-06-17
Authors : Priyanka Poonam;
Page : 201-203
Keywords : Schwannoma; Benign Eyelid tumors; Histopathology.;
Abstract
Isolated Schwannoma of the eyelid is an extremely rare benign neoplasm. Although it is believed to be present from birth, it show accelerated growth during the childhood or later in adults. These are generally asymptomatic or present as slowly enlarging, painless mass with progressive ptosis of the eyelid. I hereby report a case of giant schwannoma of size 3cmx3cmx2cm in the left upper eyelid of a 13 year old boy who developed progressive ptosis.
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