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An Unusual Case of Medial Canthal Angioleiomyoma.

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg

September 2025

Division of Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology.

An 84-year-old Caucasian male was referred for evaluation of a worsening left medial canthal lesion for consideration of excision. The patient reported a 4-year history of the painless canthal lesion gradually increasing in size with progressively obstructed peripheral vision. On examination, the cream-colored cyst measured 10 × 8 mm.

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