
Diagnosis: Eccrine Hidrocystoma
Description: Small bluish papule on conjunctival surface
Morphology: Papules,black
Site: Eyelids
Sex: F
Age: 62
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory: An Eccrine hidrocystoma is a benign tumour of sweat gland origin.They may be translucent but can have a definite bluish black colour.This one was unusual because of its site.It was excised with a 2mm punch because I was not certain what it was and considered a blue nevus.Some patients may present with multiple lesions.