title: Acanthoma fissuratum.
abstract: Acanthoma fissuratum secondary to the use of spectacles is a rare clinical finding associated with an ill-fitting frame. An interesting case is presented to highlight such a problem. Surgical excision of such lesions is recommended with advice to the patient regarding the suitable fitting of spectacles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Glasgow.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Sadiq
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Raweily
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004431:Ear, External / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005139:Eyeglasses; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011127:Polyps / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery