title: Benign eyelid lesions.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Benign eyelid lesions include a diverse group of tumors, infections, and degenerative lesions that require specialized care for identification and treatment.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Diagnosis of benign eyelid lesions based on their clinical characteristics with pathological confirmation by biopsy where indicated.
  
  
  METHODS
  Clinical evaluation, biopsy, and treatment with medication, surgery, and laser surgery are utilized.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Improvement or complete resolution of these eyelid lesions is possible.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Special care is necessary to avoid ocular complications that could compromise vision, comfort, and cosmesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Ohio State University, Columbus.
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Cahill
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans