Solitary superficial angiomyxoma in the eyelid.
OBJECTIVE
To report the clinicopathologic features of a solitary superficial angiomyxoma arising in the eyelid.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
A retrospective review of the clinical and pathologic features of a patient with solitary superficial angiomyxoma in the eyelid.


RESULTS
A 47-year-old male presented with a right upper lid mass for 6 months. Excisional biopsy was performed, and microscopic examination revealed a tumor comprising loose spindle or stellate-shaped cells in myxoid stroma sprinkled with small numbers of neutrophils. The tumor cells were negative for smooth muscle actin, desmin, S-100 protein, and CD34 on immunostaining.


CONCLUSIONS
Ophthalmologists should be aware of superficial angiomyxoma as a rare cutaneous tumor with a tendency for local recurrence. Multiple lesions and occurrence in the external ear can be associated with the Carney's complex.
Yuen
Hunter K L
HK
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 3/F Hong Kong Eye Hospital, 147K Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR, People's Republic of China. hunterklyuen@hotmail.com
Cheuk
W
W
Luk
Fiona O J
FO
Wat
Christina S K
CS
Auyeung
K C
KC
Lam
Dennis S C
DS
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009232:Myxoma / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor