Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid - different diagnostic times, different outcomes: case reports

Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid is a very rare slow-growing tumor and is considered an aggressive eyelid neoplasm. It can reach mortality rate of about 6%. Diagnosis is often delayed because of its ability to masquerade as other periocular lesions, both clinically and histologically. We present th...

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Published in:Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia 2011-11, Vol.74 (6), p.444-446
Main Authors: Vianna, Lucas Monferrari Monteiro, Cariello, Angelino Julio, Lowen, Márcia Serva, Sant'Anna, Ana Estela Besteti Ponce, Hofling-Lima, Ana Luisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma, Sebaceous - diagnosis
Adenocarcinoma, Sebaceous - surgery
Aged
Diagnosis, Differential
Eyelid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Eyelid Neoplasms - surgery
Eyelids - surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis
Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid is a very rare slow-growing tumor and is considered an aggressive eyelid neoplasm. It can reach mortality rate of about 6%. Diagnosis is often delayed because of its ability to masquerade as other periocular lesions, both clinically and histologically. We present three cases of sebaceous carcinoma, with different surgical outcomes, showing the importance of early diagnosis.
ISSN:0004-2749
1678-2925
1678-2925
DOI:10.1590/S0004-27492011000600013