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Malignant tumors of the eyelid images (Types (Meibomian gland carcinoma,…
Malignant tumors of the eyelid
Types
Meibomian gland carcinoma
Melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Kaposi sarcoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma
Risk factors
Skin colour those who are white in complexion are at more risk
Fair skin less melanin
Fragile skin
History of sunburn
Symptoms
Swelling of the eyelid
Thickening of the eyelid
Change in appearance of the eyelid skin
Chronic infection of the eyelid
Spreading colored mass on the eyelid
Non healing ulceration on the eyelid
Definition
Abnormal cells growing in the eyelid top or bottom
Management
Radiation therapy the use of high energy x- rays to kill
Cancerous cells in the eyelid
Removal of the entire eye as it has loss it vision
Surgery for the removal of the entire or half the tumor
Chemotherapy use of drugs to kill cancerous cells
Nursing intervation
As well as anxiety
Teach a patient ways of adapting to change as they are now
Keep a patient calm by giving morphine that will reduce pain
Going to have only one eye and will feel all the pressure
Explain surgical procedure a patient will undergo
Pathophysiology
Crack or develop a swelling that can be painful or not
If the tumor is malignant it may keep on growing and becaming painful
When eyelid has been exposed to sunlight the skin may
