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Fleshy mass under top eye lid (lacrimal gland) i went to the opticians he said it's not a cyst or stye no fluid within it referred me for a biopsy ???
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Evaluation : Presumably you saw an optometrist who advised a biopsy of a fleshy mass located in the lacrimal gland or by it. The referral to an ophthalmologist would be the next step, who will be able to advise you on the differential diagnosis of this mass. Sometimes other testing is necessary before considering a biopsy (blood tests, imaging). A tissue biopsy may be advised when definitive treatment required
Answered 5/30/2015
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What is your: Question? It sounds like your Optician is referring you to an OPTHAMOLOGIST (M.D.!!) This mass may simply be a fatty growth (LIPOMA) Get the Biopsy (which may actually consist of removing the mass altogether) Good Luck Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 5/23/2015
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