DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND FREQUENCY OF EYELID AND CONJUNCTIVAL TUMORS; A NORTH INDIAN PERSPECTIVE.

Abstract

Background: Eyelid and conjunctival tumors are the most common tumors that are encountered by an ophthalmologist. There are innumerable benign and malignant tumors of eyelids and conjunctiva owing to their histological structure. Proper diagnosis both clinically and on histopathological examination helps in appropriate management in cases of both benign and malignant lesions. The purpose of this study was to assess the demographic prole and frequency of eyelid and conjunctival tumors in patients presenting in our OPD. Materials And Methods: A total of 78 patients attending our Eye OPD presenting with eyelid or conjunctival tumors were admitted in hospital and underwent surgical management or excision biopsy and specimens were sent for histopathological examination. The purpose was to study the demographic prole and frequency of benign and malignant eyelid and conjunctival tumors in patients presenting in our hospital. Results: Out of 78 patients, 42(53.84%) were cases of eyelid tumors and 36(46.15%) were of conjunctival growths. Mean age of presentation in cases of eyelid tumors was 54(range 3-75) years and conjunctival tumors was 40(range 8-68) years. Benign lesions were more common than malignant in both eyelids and conjunctiva. Females were affected more than males. Conclusion: In our study, we observed that most frequently observed eyelid and conjunctival growths were benign. Mostly growths were seen in females and study population was largely from rural areas who had cosmetic issues or visual disturbances as main complaints.