Tumors and cancers commonly occur on the eyelids. Most have been associated with sun (ultraviolet UV-ray) exposure. The most common eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma, but squamous carcinoma, sebaceous carcinoma, and melanoma can occur. If the tumor doesn't have a classic, diagnostic appearance, a small biopsy for pathology evaluation may be needed. This podcast describes the clinical characteristics of these tumors, how they grow, and even spread to other parts of the body.
Paul T. Finger, MD, FACS
The New York Eye Cancer Center
115 East 61st Street
New York City, New York, USA
10065
E-mail: pfinger@eyecancer.com
Telephone: (011) 212 832 8170
