title: [Eyelid trichoepithelioma--report of 2 cases].
abstract: Trichoepithelioma is a benign skin tumor and is most commonly found on the face, however, there are few reports about its occurrence on the eyelids. It is not usually recognized because of its rarity, origin, biological potential, and controversial classification. The purpose of this paper is to report two cases of solitary trichoepithelioma on the eyelid, their histopathology and treatment. This lesion should be considered when a single solid nodule on the face appears, and can be differentiated from basal-cell carcinoma. Histopathologic confirmation is essential.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Oftalmologia, Faculdade de Medicina, ABC-FMABC. Dsugano@ig.com.br
authors.forename: Débora Mayumi
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sugano
authors.forename: Lúcia Miriam Dumont
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Lucci
authors.forename: Mariana Pereira de
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Avila
authors.forename: José Ricardo Carvalho Lima
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Rehder
authors.forename: Juliana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pettinati
mesh_terms: D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018295:Neoplasms, Basal Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery