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Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma of the eyelid
E Mencía-Gutiérrez1, E Gutiérrez-Díaz, J R Ricoy
1Department of Ophthalmology, 12 Octubre Hospital, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain.
Purpose:
To report a case of primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma involving the eyelid.
Methods:
We examined a 70-year-old woman with an 18-month history of a gradually enlarging, blue-colored mass in the medial third of the right upper eyelid. Excisional biopsy and additional resection of the medially infiltrated margin resulted in tumor-free edges. Superior cervical and orbital evaluations were performed.
Results:
Histopathologic evaluation revealed a primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma. No gland pathology was documented. No tumor recurrence has been noted.
Conclusion:
Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma, an uncommon tumor of the skin, should be added to the differential diagnosis of eyelid tumors.