Spontaneous regression of a large-cell lymphoma in the conjunctiva and orbit.

Spontaneous and complete regression of malignant neoplasms is extremely unusual. To our knowledge, this case report is the first description of spontaneous regression of an extranodal malignant lymphoma occurring in the conjunctiva and orbit. A 40-year-old woman noticed a pink conjunctival mass at the medial aspect of her left eye that had been present for 3 weeks.

Eyelid tumors in southern Taiwan: a 5-year survey from a medical university.

This retrospective case analysis investigated the epidemiology of eyelid tumors in a subtropical area. The study assessed the proportion of all eyelid tumors that were malignancies, the accuracy of diagnosis, and surgical results. We retrospectively collected all cases of eyelid tumors in the Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, between January 1994 and December 1998.