EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Oculoplastics
Diagnosis: pigmented lesion engulfing the inferior punctum lacrimalis

Image Comments:

The patient was an African-American female - in her late 30s - who was followed for several years with no change in the lesion that totally engulfed the inferior punctum. For cosmetic reasons she requested removal of the lesion. Because of the potentiality for tearing
problems following such surgery, this otherwise completely asymptomatic patient was referred to an oculoplastic surgeon for the procedure.

 

 

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