Primary squamous cell carcinoma arising from an epithelium-lined cyst of the lacrimal gland.

A 66-year-old man presented with a slowly enlarging, nontender left orbital mass of 2 months' duration. CT and MRI showed a left lacrimal gland mass with enhancement and internal irregularity of cystic structures. Histopathologic analysis of the biopsy specimen revealed a squamous cell carcinoma arising from an epithelium-lined cyst.

Transblepharoplasty lower eyelid and midface rejuvenation: part II. Functional applications of midface elevation.

Lower eyelid malposition is the cause of many ophthalmologic complaints, including ocular foreign-body sensation, irritation, excessive tearing, and sensitivity to light. The lower eyelid and midface are intimately associated structures. Midface descent frequently occurs in conjunction with lower eyelid laxity and descent.

Transblepharoplasty lower eyelid and midface rejuvenation: part I. Avoiding complications by utilizing lessons learned from the treatment of complications.

Transblepharoplasty midface elevation has become a common aesthetic procedure in recent years. As new techniques have been utilized, complications have arisen. Management of these referred complications has resulted in the development of a technique that elevates the midface and restores the normal position and shape to the lower eyelid with minimal postoperative problems.