Tumors and cancers commonly occur on the eyelids. Most have been associated with sun (ultraviolet UV-ray) exposure. The most common eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma, but squamous carcinoma, sebaceous carcinoma, and melanoma can occur. If the tumor doesn't have a classic, diagnostic appearance, a small biopsy for pathology evaluation may be needed. This podcast describes the clinical characteristics of these tumors, how they grow, and even spread to other parts of the body.

Paul T. Finger, MD, FACS The New York Eye Cancer Center 115 East 61st Street New York City, New York, USA 10065

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