Demodex Blepharitis Mimicking Eyelid Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma

April 2013 in “ Clinical & experimental ophthalmology ”

Martin Galea, Rajrishi Sharma, Sathish Srinivasan, Fiona Roberts

Demodex blepharitis Demodex mites eyelid sebaceous gland carcinoma eyelid lesions clinical examination diagnostic tests

TLDR Demodex blepharitis can be mistaken for eyelid cancer, so careful diagnosis is crucial.

The letter to the editor discussed a case where Demodex blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids caused by Demodex mites, was initially misdiagnosed as eyelid sebaceous gland carcinoma, a type of eyelid cancer. The authors highlighted the importance of considering Demodex infestation in the differential diagnosis of eyelid lesions to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures. The case underscored the need for thorough clinical examination and appropriate diagnostic tests to distinguish between these conditions.

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