Eyelid cysts and lesions
Eyelid cysts and lesions can occur at any age and have the potential to be cancerous. Dr Lamb is very experienced in diagnosing and treating both benign and malignant tumors. In addition, he strives to achieve the best possible cosmetic results following surgery.
The most common lid problem is cysts. These are generally very simple to treat with minor surgery.
A tarsal cyst is easily removed
Lid lesions are very common and can be malignant or benign. Sometimes there is some uncertainty but most lid lesions require surgery and are routinely submitted for histopathology. Those that are benign can often be removed with laser and may not require sutures.
A benign skin tag
Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) represent the vast majority of malignant lid lesions and are often removed with simple surgery. However, if the BCC is extensive, surgery can be complex and require skin grafts. If the edges of a tumour are imprecise, a pathologist will be present to perform a frozen section analysis to determine when the skin cancer has been completely removed.
Typical BCC in a common location
SCC in a common location
Typical SCC in an advanced stage