A retrospective study on adjuvant chemotherapy in retinoblastoma: validation of the new recommendation against treatment for pT2a tumors based on the 8th AJCC classification.

BACKGROUND: Retinoblastoma (RB) is an intraocular malignant tumor detected in early childhood with variable global impact. Histopathological classification of the tumor in enucleated globes with RB is the key for the decision of adjuvant chemotherapy use. We aim to validate the use of adjuvant chemotherapy in cases with combined pre-laminar/intralaminar optic nerve (ON) invasion and focal choroidal invasion according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th classification. METHODS: This is a retrospective study conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) and King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia of all RB cases who underwent enucleation over 22 years (2000 to 2021). The histopathological findings were reviewed to identify the enucleated globes classified as pT2a tumors, as an inclusion criterion. Basic demographic and clinical data were collected via chart review Simple descriptive and basic statistical analysis of the data was used where applicable. RESULTS: Thirty-one patients who had an enucleated globe with RB that fit into the above classification were included. Sixteen were males and 15 were females. The median age was 14 months (IQR = 14 months). Most of the patients (93.5%) had no family history of RB. The commonest presentation was leukocoria in 87.1% followed by squint in 32.3%. Fourteen patients (45.2%) were treated by enucleation alone while 17 patients (54.8%) received adjuvant chemotherapy. Out of these, 7 patients had unilateral RB and the remaining 10 patients had bilateral RB. None of our patients developed recurrence or metastatic disease irrespective of the indication for adjuvant chemotherapy use after a maximum period of follow up reaching 17.84 years and a median of 10.6 years (IQR = 5.92). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with 8th AJCC histopathological classification of pT2a, chemotherapy following enucleation might not be justified. The outcome in our untreated group of patients did not differ from the treated group with the absence of metastasis after a relatively long period of follow up with a median exceeding 10 years in both groups. Therefore, the risk and benefit of post enucleation adjuvant chemotherapy in the treatment of unilateral RB should be carefully decided and discussed with the primary caregivers taking into consideration the most recent evidence and recommendations in the literature.

Ophthalmic manifestations of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC): A systematic review of reported cases with and without prior history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

PURPOSE: We aimed to study reported cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting with ophthalmic manifestations with and without a prior diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A literature search was conducted using the MEDLINE database in PubMed and Google Scholar. We included patients with a previous diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Group I and those without a prior diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Group II. Data included demographics, clinical presentation, history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, treatment, histopathological description, World Health Organization classification, and outcome. RESULTS: Fifty-eight patients (26 in Group I and 32 in Group II) were included. The male-to-female ratio was 3:1. The mean age of the patients (53.3 ± 11.7 years and 54.8 ± 16.2 years, respectively) and gender did not differ significantly between the two groups. The most common ocular presentations were diplopia and proptosis in the first group (each in 34.6%), whereas visual disturbance was most common in the second group (46.9%). Treatment options and World Health Organization grading were comparable. The outcome in 38 patients (after a comparable follow-up period) was significantly better in group II (p=0.003). There was no statistically significant difference in the outcome of 23 patients in correlation with World Health Organization grades II versus III irrespective of group (p=0.094). CONCLUSIONS: The demographics of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting with ophthalmic manifestations were similar between the two study groups, with a wide age range and male predominance. Patients presenting initially to ophthalmologists with no history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma have a more favorable outcome. World Health Organization grading may have less value as a prognostic indicator.

Clinicopathological study of ophthalmic cutaneous and mucocutaneous non-langerhans cell histiocytic lesions.

BACKGROUND: The "C group" of the histiocytic disorders is characterized by non-Langerhans-cell histiocytic lesions in the skin, mucosal surfaces, or both, out of which Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is the most common typically affecting the skin. The eye is the most common extra-cutaneous site of JXG., we aim at providing our clinical and histopathological experience with this group of diseases including the adult-onset xanthogranuloma (AXG). METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study of all patients with the tissue diagnosis of ocular and periocular cutaneous and mucocutaneous non-LCH disorders who presented to us over a period of 25 years (January 1993 to December 2018). RESULTS: Twenty patients were diagnosed as "Group C" disease with an age range of 2 months-60.9 years. Eleven patients were females (55%) and nine were males (45%). The involvement was mostly unilateral in 80.9%. All cases fell into the xanthogranuloma family with 11 JXG patients, 8 AXG patients of skin and ocular surface, and one patient with solitary reticulohistiocytoma (SRH). The clinical site of involvement in JXG was primarily in the eyelid in 5 patients (45%), ocular surface lesions in 2 (18%), iris in 2 (18%), choroidal and bilateral orbital lesions in 1 patient each (9%). The group of AXG, presented equally with eyelid lesions in 4/8 and ocular surface lesions in 4/8. The non-Langerhans' histiocytic infiltrate showed supportive immunohistochemical staining properties (reactive to CD68 marker and negative to S-100 and langerin markers). CONCLUSION: Among the rare histiocytic disorders, xanthogranulomatosis is the commonest and has wide clinical manifestations. Accurate diagnosis needs to be supported by typical histopathological findings. JXG was the commonest in our study with relatively older mean age at presentation and frequent eyelid rather than iris involvement. AXG is often confused with xanthelasma when involving the eyelids with corneal limbal involvement is relatively frequent.

Ophthalmic manifestations of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC): A systematic review of reported cases with and without prior history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to study reported cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting with ophthalmic manifestations with and without a prior diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods: We conducted a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A literature search was conducted using the MEDLINE database in PubMed and Google Scholar. We included patients with a previous diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Group I and those without a prior diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Group II. Data included demographics, clinical presentation, history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, treatment, histopathological description, World Health Organization classification, and outcome. Results: Fifty-eight patients (26 in Group I and 32 in Group II) were included. The male-to-female ratio was 3:1. The mean age of the patients (53.3 ± 11.7 years and 54.8 ± 16.2 years, respectively) and gender did not differ significantly between the two groups. The most common ocular presentations were diplopia and proptosis in the first group (each in 34.6%), whereas visual disturbance was most common in the second group (46.9%). Treatment options and World Health Organization grading were comparable. The outcome in 38 patients (after a comparable follow-up period) was significantly better in group II (p=0.003). There was no statistically significant difference in the outcome of 23 patients in correlation with World Health Organization grades II versus III irrespective of group (p=0.094). Conclusions: The demographics of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting with ophthalmic manifestations were similar between the two study groups, with a wide age range and male predominance. Patients presenting initially to ophthalmologists with no history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma have a more favorable outcome. World Health Organization grading may have less value as a prognostic indicator.

Histopathological changes of lymphatic malformation after bleomycin injection / Alterações histopatológicas da malformação linfática após injeção de bleomicina

ABSTRACT Lymphatic malformation is a rare orbital tumor that used to be treated surgically, with high complication rates, or recently with intralesional bleomycin injection. We report for the first time the histopathological changes of eyelid lymphatic malformation after water-soluble intralesional bleomycin injection in a 20-year-old woman who had unsuccessful orbital surgical debulking during childhood. The changes confirmed the assumption of fibrosis induced by intralesional bleomycin injection. The minimal bleeding during surgical intervention made it much easier than the usual lymphatic malformation bloody procedure, without postoperative recurrences and with favorable aesthetic outcomes.

RESUMO A malformação linfática é um tumor orbital raro que costumava ser tratado cirurgicamente, com alta taxa de complicações. Mais recentemente, passou a ser tratado com uma injeção intralesional de bleomicina. Este é o primeiro relato sobre as alterações histopatológucas da malformação linfática palpebral após uma injeção intralesional de bleomicina hidrossolúvel em uma mulher de 20 anos de idade que sofreu uma cirurgia malsucedida de debulking orbital durante a infância, confirmando a suposição de fibrose induzida por injeções intralesionais de bleomicina. O sangramento mínimo durante a intervenção cirúrgica tornou esta muito mais fácil que o procedimento sangrento habitual, sem recidivas pós-operatórias e com desfechos estéticos favoráveis.

Histopathological changes of lymphatic malformation after bleomycin injection.

Lymphatic malformation is a rare orbital tumor that used to be treated surgically, with high complication rates, or recently with intralesional bleomycin injection. We report for the first time the histopathological changes of eyelid lymphatic malformation after water-soluble intralesional bleomycin injection in a 20-year-old woman who had unsuccessful orbital surgical debulking during childhood. The changes confirmed the assumption of fibrosis induced by intralesional bleomycin injection. The minimal bleeding during surgical intervention made it much easier than the usual lymphatic malformation bloody procedure, without postoperative recurrences and with favorable aesthetic outcomes.

Massive Retinal Gliosis in an Infant Microphthalmic Globe: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Massive retinal gliosis (MRG) is a rare benign intraocular tumor that results from the proliferation of well-differentiated glial cells in response to long-standing pathological processes, including glaucoma, trauma, chronic inflammation, vascular disorders, and congenital anomalies. This lesion is considered to be nonneoplastic and occurs ≥10 years after the predisposing insult. It usually affects children and can mimic other conditions, including uveal melanomas, vasoproliferative tumors of the retina, astrocytic hamartomas, and retinal hemangioblastomas. CASE REPORT We present a case of infant MRG with severe left eye microphthalmia. An 11-month-old boy was presented by his parents in the Oculoplastic Unit of a teaching university hospital with bilateral incomplete cryptophthalmos and small globes. An enucleation of the left globe was carried out to stimulate orbital bone growth and to improve the cosmetic outcome. The histopathological examination revealed a microphthalmic globe with sclerocornea and disorganized intraocular anterior segment structures. The retina was dysplastic with proliferating spindle-shaped glial cells showing fibrillar eosinophilic cytoplasm and filled most of the vitreous cavity. The glial origin of the cells was confirmed by the immunohistochemical markers (glial fibrillary acidic protein and synaptophysin), supporting the diagnosis of MRG. The optic nerve was markedly hypoplastic. CONCLUSIONS MRG is a rare intraocular tumor that is clinically difficult to diagnose. A definite diagnosis can be made only on the basis of a histopathological examination and immunohistochemical markers.

Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma with Misleading Clinical Appearance: A Case Report of an Eyelid Lesion.

BACKGROUND Sebaceous gland carcinoma (SGC) is a rare malignant lesion that occurs on the eyelids. It is known to mimic other benign or malignant lesions in clinical presentation, such as a chalazion, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The histopathological diagnosis is the mainstay for diagnosis and is often challenging. CASE REPORT We describe a case of SGC in a 53-year-old woman who presented with a cauliflower-appearing lesion with pearly telangiectatic vessels and raised margins at the lower eyelid margin. Clinically, we suspected a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. Upon complete resection of the lesion, the final diagnosis was SGC based on the histopathological features and immunohistochemical staining characteristics of the tissue. CONCLUSIONS Due to the possibility of SGC presenting similarly to other lesions, it is essential for ophthalmologists to have a high index of suspicion in its diagnosis. The early and accurate diagnosis of such lesions is important for appropriate management to prevent metastasis or recurrence related to advanced tumors.

Orbital solitary fibrous tumors: a multi-centered histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis with radiological description.

BACKGROUND: Solitary fibrous tumors (SFT), formerly called hemangiopericytoma, are rare tumors derived from mesenchymal cells originally described in the pleura, but these tumors may affect extraserosal tissues including the lacrimal gland and orbit. OBJECTIVE: Conduct a multi-centered clinical, radiological and histopathological analysis of 17 orbital SFT cases. DESIGN: A retrospective case series. SETTING: Three eye centers in two countries. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The data collected from the charts of 17 adult patients presenting with tissue diagnosis of orbital hemangiopericytoma or SFT from January 2003 to December 2018 included demographics, clinical imaging and histopathological information including immunohistochemical (IHC) characteristics. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, and histopathological patterns or variants of SFT were analyzed. SAMPLE SIZE: 17 adult patients. RESULTS: Mean age was 45 years (range 23-80 years). Male to female ratio was 3:1. The right eye was affected in 12 (70.5%) patients. Commonest presentation was proptosis in 13/17 (76% of patients). Other symptoms were impaired motility (29%) and ptosis (11%). Lesions mostly affected the medial orbit (35%), then orbital apex in 11%. The histopathological classic pattern-less variant was the commonest. One case with aggressive behavior, multiple recurrences and atypical features was encountered. Immunohistochemical (IHC) markers used included CD34 expression in all cases, Bcl-2 expression in 10/11, CD99 in 9/9 and Vimentin in 4/4. STAT6 was used in 2 cases. CONCLUSIONS: SFTs are rare tumors affecting the orbit in both genders equally in their mid-forties, but showed male predominance in our analysis with a predominant classic histopathological pattern. Tissue diagnosis is essential and requires IHC studies for confirmation. LIMITATIONS: Sample size is relatively small owing to the rarity of this tumor in the orbit. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.

Granulomatous reaction to migrating silicone oil clinically mimicking a xanthelasma: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: Silicone oil has been used for many years in retinal surgeries for retinal detachment. One of its reported complications is oil migration to the periorbital area, resulting in granulomatous reaction. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 56-year-old lady, with history of retinal detachment that was repaired by vitrectomy, silicone oil removal and epi-retinal membrane peeling, presented to us with unilateral ptosis and a skin lesion that resembled xanthelasma. DISCUSSION: Histopathology of this lesion showed silicone oil infiltrating the surrounding connective tissue and fat with absence of foamy histiocytes. CONCLUSION: We are reporting a case of silicone oil migration with pseudo-xanthelasma lesion. This has been reported only twice to the best of our knowledge in the English-written literature.

Enucleated globes with advanced retinoblastoma: correlation of histopathological features and reclassification of tumors according to the 8th edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC).

PURPOSE: We aim to study certain histopathological characteristics of the retinoblastoma (RB) tumors in globes with clinically advanced RB, which can be correlated with the high-risk features including: tumor differentiation, growth pattern and focality. We also aim to reclassify the tumor pathologically in the analyzed cases according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th edition in an attempt to compare the validity of this newest classification. METHODS: Retrospective study of patients diagnosed with clinical RB of groups D and E during the period: January 2013 to December 2017 at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) and King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH). Charts were reviewed for demographic and basic clinical data. Histopathological features (tumor differentiation, growth pattern, focality, seeding, and presence of choroidal invasion (focal versus massive), level of optic nerve (ON) invasion, anterior chamber invasion, scleral and extra-scleral extension, and finally the documented pathological tumors (pT) classification based on the AJCC 7th edition were collected. RESULTS: We included 146 eyes with advanced retinoblastoma (groups D and E) from 104 patients. Gender distribution was almost equal with 54 males. Median age was 12 months (range 1-96 months), and a mean age was 17.1 ± 15.1 months. No family history was found in the majority (94.2%). Clinically, the most common presenting symptoms: leukocoria (73.3%), squint (33.6%) and least commonly proptosis (2.7%). A total of 106 enucleation specimens were reviewed. Degree of RB differentiation was: well differentiated (18%), moderate (30%), poor (35%), and undifferentiated (17%). The most common high-risk features were ON invasion (68%) with the majority being prelaminar in nature, choroidal invasion (45%) with more than half being massive, iris/trabecular meshwork (TM)/Schlemm's canal invasion (8.5%), and then intra-scleral/extra-scleral extension (5%). Less tumor differentiation doubles the relative risk of massive choroidal invasion (with 95% CI) with a statistically significant P value (P = 0.030). Endophytic RB was associated with vitreous seeding, while exophytic tumors were associated with subretinal seeding (P = 0.001) each. Ten cases with combined ON invasion (pre-laminar) and focal choroidal invasion were reclassified pT2a in the AJCC 8th edition instead of pT2b in the older 7th edition. CONCLUSIONS: Our demographic and basic clinical data for advanced RB are comparable to other similar reports. The tumor growth pattern correlates well with the type of seeding observed in enucleated globes with RB. Less tumor differentiation is a relative risk of massive choroidal invasion. It is advocated to implement the AJCC 8th edition by ocular pathologists worldwide aiming to histopathologically classify the RB tumor in cases for selective adjuvant chemotherapy.

Unusual Recurrent Lateral Canthus Mass in a 16-Year-Old Male Patient: Neurothekeoma.

Neurothekeoma (NTK) is a specific benign soft tissue tumor, typically involving the skin of the head and neck area as well as the upper part of the body in young age with female predominance. It has a typical lobular pattern of growth but often displays atypical features such as myxoid stroma or fascicular pattern, which makes the diagnosis more difficult and may necessitate the use of immunohistochemical staining to differentiate NTK from nerve sheath tumor. Ocular NTK in general is very rare with only 11 cases previously reported. We are presenting a case of recurrent mixed cellular/myxoid NTK involving the lateral canthal area of a 16-year-old-boy and we demonstrate the diagnostic challenge in such cases to attract the attention of ophthalmologists and pathologist to the rare occurrence of NTK in the ocular region.

Demographics of Pediatric Orbital Lesions: A Tertiary Eye Center Experience in Saudi Arabia.

Orbital lesions vary in their classification, incidence, and presentation depending on the age and geographic distribution. Such lesions in the pediatric age group have been studied extensively because of the possibility of faster progression of orbital involvement and the higher risk of morbidity in this age group in which vision is still developing. In Saudi Arabia, orbital lesions were studied over a 6-year period in the late 1980s, when retinoblastoma cases used to present late with orbital involvement. In this study, we revisited the same topic 20 years later aiming to find out the most recent prevalence of orbital lesions in a similar population of patients over a longer period (14 years) in the same eye center, and compare the current results to other reports worldwide. A total of 107 lesions from 106 patients were identified by tissue diagnosis, of which more than half of the lesions were benign cystic (being the most common), vasculogenic, and inflammatory in 63% [95% confidence interval (CI, 53.3-72.0)] of all biopsied lesions. Neoplasms accounted for 37% [95% CI (28.0-45.8)] with rhabdomyosarcoma being the most common, accounting for about one third of neoplasms, and no orbital cases of retinoblastoma were found. Our results demonstrated different distribution of orbital lesions in recent years reflecting the indirect effect of the improved health awareness and medical care in Saudi Arabia. This baseline demographic study is expected to be helpful for further clinical and prognostic studies with emphasis on pediatric orbital malignant lesions, their clinical presentation, management, and prognosis.

Orbital T-cell lymphoma in youngest recorded patient - early diagnosis, management, and successful outcome: a case report and review of the literature.

BACKGROUND: Primary orbital peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified is an exceedingly rare disorder with a very poor outcome, and to the best of our knowledge only a few cases have been reported in the English literature. We present the youngest reported case describing the successful outcome after management with a thorough review of the English literature of all the reported cases of primary peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified. CASE PRESENTATION: Our patient is a 3-year-old Syrian boy who presented with gradual progressive orbital swelling. A physical examination showed a left orbital dystopia and a superior medial displacement of the globe. Extraocular motility was limited in upward elevation of his left eye. A computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging of his orbit showed a mass involving the lateral and inferior walls of his left orbit and extending intraconally. A diagnosis of peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified was made by careful histopathological examination and Berlin-Frankfurt-Munster protocol was initiated. A 6-month follow up with orbital magnetic resonance imaging showed no sign of orbital or brain involvement. CONCLUSIONS: Through this report we emphasize two takeaway lessons: (1) always have a high level of suspicion of this entity regardless of the age of the patient; and (2) careful histopathological examination is very important for prompt confirmation of the diagnosis and early commencement of proper treatment.

The value of "en toto" globe submission in the assessment of high-risk retinoblastoma cases and staging.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the importance of "en toto" globe submission in the assessment of high-risk pathological findings in retinoblastoma cases, aiming at identifying the additional value from full globe examination of enucleated eyes (including the calottes). METHODS: Retrospective histopathological case series of eighty-one enucleated globes with the clinical diagnosis of retinoblastoma, histopathologically examined at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) between January 2010 and December 2013. We included retinoblastoma eyes with any type of invasion (more than pT1) in which the globe was submitted "en toto." All cases were histopathologically classified according to the American Joint Cancer Classification (AJCC TNM classification, 2009 6th edition). RESULTS: 81 enucleated globes were examined, out of which 30 globes were classified as high-risk cases (more than pT1). 8 cases had massive choroidal invasion in both the PO sections and calottes. 5 cases had focal choroidal invasion in both. One case has massive choroidal invasion in calottes with very superficial ON head invasion. Two cases were found to have focal choroidal invasion in the calottes with prelaminar ON invasion. In these three cases (10%), the presence of focal or massive choroidal invasion in the calottes has affected the classification. CONCLUSIONS: This study consolidates the guidelines recommended in the consensus meeting: from the International Retinoblastoma Staging Working Group on the pathology guidelines for the examination and evaluation of prognostic risk factors in retinoblastoma eyes. Full globe submission and examination should be the routine accepted practice universally even in underdeveloped countries.

Congenital distichiasis: Histopathological report of 3 cases.

Distichiasis is a condition clinically presenting as partial or complete accessory row of lashes that emerges from the meibomian glands orifices. It can be an acquired or congenital with an autosomal dominant inheritance. The histopathological features are not well described in the ophthalmic literature, however they include abnormal pilosebaceous units within the posterior lamella of the eyelid and perifollicular chronic inflammatory cell infiltration. In this report, we describe the histopathological findings of three congenital distichiasis cases treated at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with discussion on the pathogenesis of such a condition and the differentiating features from ectopic cilia.

Long term follow up of mucous membrane grafting for cicatricial ectropion in Ichthyosis: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: Ichthyosis is a group of keratinizing diseases characterized by scaly and dry skin. One of the ocular complications associated with ichthyosis is cicatricial ectropion which often results in exposure keratopathy and eventually corneal scarring. PRESENTATION OF CASE: In this report we are presenting a 21-year-old female who is known to have ichthyosis-related bilateral lower lid cicatricial ectropion, which was managed with Mucous Membrane Grafting (MMG) six years ago. DISCUSSION: Despite the serious complications of ichthyosis-related eyelid malposition such as cicatricial ectropion, until present no single way has been standardized to treat the ectropion in these patients. MMG has been previously described, but up to our knowledge this is the first reported long term follow up of MMG offered for ichthyosis-related cicatricial ectropion. CONCLUSION: We strongly recommend MMG as a promising surgical treatment option offered for ichthyosis patients with cicatricial ectropion providing good outcome and acceptable cosmetic results.

Accessory lacrimal gland duct cyst: 23 years of experience in the Saudi population.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Accessory lacrimal gland ductal cyst is a rare clinical entity that has been reported after trauma, infection, or conjunctival inflammation. Trachoma has been postulated as an etiologic factor for this dacryops in Saudis. We studied the prevalence, demographics, clinicopathological features and surgical approach for these lesions. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective study of 23 consecutive ductal cysts diagnosed clinically and proved histopathologically at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) over 23 years (1991-2014). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Data on patient demographics, clinical features, surgery, and outcome were collected by chart review. The histopathologic slides were reviewed by a single pathologist. RESULTS: Of 23 cases of accessory lacrimal gland ductal cysts confirmed histopathologically, 14 were males and 9 females with a median age of 38.8 years. Cysts were located in the upper eyelid in 73.9%. The commonest presentation was a painless eyelid mass in 91.3%. Excision by conjunctival incision was performed in 14 and intra-operative perforation occurred in 9. Trachomatous scarring was evident in 39.1% but did not have significance in relation to this rupture. No recurrences have been observed with a mean follow up of 34.6 months. CONCLUSION: The approximate prevalence of accessory lacrimal gland dacryops in the Saudi population is 1/6800. Trachoma does not seem to be a major predisposing factor. They are more frequent in males. Their histopathological appearance is identical regardless of origin. The presence of conjunctival scarring, dacryops size, and the surgical incision type did not seem to have significant correlation with the iatrogenic rupture of the cyst. We recommend careful dissection for complete cyst excision through conjunctival approach with no expected recurrence.