Eyelid Mass From Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Skin-Sparing Surgical Excision
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, cilt.42, sa.4, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/iop.0000000000003102
- Dergi Adı: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
A 28-year-old male presented with a 22 × 12 mm erythematous mass in his right upper eyelid for 1 year. The lesion clinically resembled a malignant neoplasm, but incisional biopsy revealed cutaneous leishmaniasis. To minimize potential scarring, the mass was excised without removing the overlying skin. The lesion was confined anterior to the orbital septum. Postoperatively, the patient received meglumine antimoniate for 15 days, with a rapid and uncomplicated recovery. Although rare, cutaneous leishmaniasis can mimic malignant eyelid tumors. In such cases, skin-sparing excision may offer a viable and effective treatment option.