Multiple Bilateral Periorbital Eccrine Hidrocystomas
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Eccrine hidrocystoma is a benign cystic tumor of the eccrine sweat gland duct. It occurs mainly on the face and more common in elderly women with male:female ratio of 1:8. It is characterized by a chronic course and seasonal variability with aggravation in summer season. It presents as an asymptomatic, flesh colored translucent facial papules. Here we present a case of a 50 year old male with multiple eccrine hidrocystomas on both the eyelids.
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