[Pyoderma vegetans of the eye-lid (author's transl)].

A cases of Pyoderma vegetans attacking only the outer skin of the eyelid and leaving free the conjunctiva is reported. The diagnosis of this rare condition, belonging to the pemphigus diseases, depends on clinical course and especially on histological investigation. The aetiology of Pyoderma vegetans still remains unknown, an immun-pathological mechanism is discussed.