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V T Thaller

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Lid melanoma and parkinsonism.

This is a case report of a patient with parkinsonism on levodopa therapy who developed a lid margin melanoma. The possible association is discussed.

Aged

Thyroid lid surgery.

A retrospective study of 58 thyroid patients undergoing eyelid surgery for thyroid related lid malposition is reported. A treatment strategy is suggested, based on the results of this experience. The following points are stressed: (1) The importance of recognising and relieving the inferior rectus tethering component of upper lid retraction when present. (2) The usefulness of a scleral graft in lower lid retractor recession. (3) The inadequacy of lateral tarsorrhaphy in relieving lid retraction but its value in camouflage.

Adult

Oncocytoma of the eyelid: a case report.

Oncocytic tumours of the eyelids are rare, only one previous case having been reported. This paper describes a second such lid tumour affecting the medial upper lid. We present the clinical features, surgical management, and histology of the lesion.

Adenoma