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ArticleThe American journal of case reports2020

Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma with Misleading Clinical Appearance: A Case Report of an Eyelid Lesion.

Hala A Helmi, Waleed Alsarhani, Hind Manaa Alkatan, Ammar C Al-Rikabi, Yasser H Al-Faky

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Article in The American journal of case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hala A HelmiCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Waleed AlsarhaniDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hind Manaa AlkatanDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ammar C Al-RikabiDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yasser H Al-FakyDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Saud University · SAAlfaisal University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND Sebaceous gland carcinoma (SGC) is a rare malignant lesion that occurs on the eyelids. It is known to mimic other benign or malignant lesions in clinical presentation, such as a chalazion, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The histopathological diagnosis is the mainstay for diagnosis and is often challenging. CASE REPORT We describe a case of SGC in a 53-year-old woman who presented with a cauliflower-appearing lesion with pearly telangiectatic vessels and raised margins at the lower eyelid margin. Clinically, we suspected a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. Upon complete resection of the lesion, the final diagnosis was SGC based on the histopathological features and immunohistochemical staining characteristics of the tissue. CONCLUSIONS Due to the possibility of SGC presenting similarly to other lesions, it is essential for ophthalmologists to have a high index of suspicion in its diagnosis. The early and accurate diagnosis of such lesions is important for appropriate management to prevent metastasis or recurrence related to advanced tumors.

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CarcinomaDiagnosis, DifferentialEyelidsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedSebaceous Gland Neoplasms

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