[Cryotherapy of eyelid and conjunctival tumors].

Report is given of cryobiological principles, technique and results of cryotherapy for eyelid or conjunctival tumors in 181 cases. In the majority of cases they were basaliomas. In all cases the therapy was successful. No eyelid contractions or tear duct stenosis were noted. The follow-up of 4,5 years showed only 2 recidives. Histologically, cryonecrosis showed capillary ectasis with hyperemia.