Eyelid Tumors
A tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue that appears to be swollen or inflamed and can grow uncontrollably. Tumors can either be benign, premalignant or malignant.
A benign tumor is a tumor that does not develop in an aggressive way, thus it is not cancerous. Premalignant tumor or the precancerous condition is a stage wherein the condition should be treated right away because if left untreated, the tumor can be cancerous. Malignant tumor or also known as a cancerous tumor is a type of tumor in which the condition is severe and has the tendency to spread to distant tissues, especially if it is not treated right away.
An eyelid tumor can have an effect on parts of the eye such as the eye optic nerve, eyeball, eye socket and many more. Usually the causes and risk factors include excessive exposure to sunlight, elderly people with fair skin and pre-existing mole or nevus.
Types of cancerous eyelid tumors
The four common types of cancerous tumors that occur on the eyelid are malignant melanoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell.
Treatment and Procedures
Most eyelid tumors are treated successfully through surgery. If a cancerous eyelid tumor is left untreated, eye removal becomes a high possibility.
Prevention
If you notice a sign of vision impairment such as double vision, bump, sore eyes and bulging eyeball, get in touch with your ophthalmologist right away. An eye check-up is needed to determine if you will need a biopsy and subsequent removal of the eye lid tumor.
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