Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Eyelid: A Rare Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Challenge

• 作者: Manpreet Singh Swati Singh Usha Singh Zoramthara Zadeng
• 来源期刊: 眼科学期刊(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: MERKEL Cell CARCINOMA EYELID Clinical Features Management
• 年，卷（期）: 2013,（1）
• 页码范围: 16-18
• 页数: 3页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

The purpose of this paper is to report a case of rare localised (limited to eyelid) malignant eyelid tumor in a 70 year old Indian male. Histopathology confirmed it to be a Merkel cell carcinoma. Surgical excision and eyelid reconstruction was done successfully. No local or systemic recurrence has been noted at a follow up of 2 years. The well defined nature of a highly malignant tumor, its localised presentation and management is being described in following report.