Optometry: Open Access
Open Access

Abstract

Chondroid syringoma is a rare, benign mixed tumor featuring sweat gland elements within a cartilaginous stroma. It predominantly affects middle-aged adults and is usually found in the head and neck region. Its occurrence in the eyelid is exceedingly rare. Representing just 0.01% of all primary skin tumors, it carries a risk of malignancy if larger than 3 cm. We report the case of a eighteen-year-old female with a slow-growing mass in the left lower eyelid over five years, which was successfully excised surgically. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of chondroid syringoma. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this rare tumor in the differential diagnosis of eyelid lesions and emphasizes the necessity of complete excision to prevent recurrence or malignant transformation.

Biography

Dr. Gayatri Gondhali is Junior Resident in Department of Ophthalmology in Kolhapur, India. She holds a MBBS degree and is currently pursuing Masters in Ophthalmology degree in D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Kolhapur. He has presented an abstract on Tolosa Hunt syndrome at the state level conference KOSCON in Bangalore, on Lisch Nodules at state level conference MOSCON held in Kolhapur. Gayatri grew up in one of the remote villages of India and is passionate about spreading awareness regarding preventable eye diseases and aims to transform lives by restoring vision, one patient at a time, making the world clear and bright.