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Photograph of the face showing right upper eyelid edema
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On ocular examination, a firm, non-tender and non-pitting edema involving the entire right upper eyelid was seen. [Fig. 1] His best corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in both eyes.
Photomicrograph showing the thin-walled lymphatic vessels with lymphocytes infiltration (Hematoxylin and Eosin, x20)
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Histopathology showed many empty, ectatic, thin-walled vessels consistent with lymphatics [Fig. 2].
Photomicrograph showing intralymphatic histiocytic infiltration (Hematoxylin and Eosin, x20)
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One area of section showed intralymphatic histiocytic infiltration [Fig. 3].
Photomicrograph showing positivity to CD68 marker confirming the presence of histiocytes (Immunohistochemistry, x20)
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Immunohistochemistry was positive for CD68 marker confirming the presence of histiocytes [Fig. 4].
Postoperative photograph of the face showing improved cosmesis
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The excision of a part of eyelid skin improved the patient's appearance and the patient preferred to be under observation [Fig. 5].