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Giant Aggressive Extraocular Sebaceous Carcinoma: A Case Report
Fang Liu1, Fei Qi1, Xiuying Zhang1
1Department of Dermatology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
|October 1, 2021
Summary
This case highlights an aggressive extraocular sebaceous carcinoma (SC) in an elderly woman. Treatment failure due to alternative medicine underscores the need for prompt surgical intervention for this rare cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Sebaceous carcinoma (SC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy, typically affecting the periocular region.
- Extraocular sebaceous carcinoma is uncommon, making such cases noteworthy for clinical understanding.
Observation:
- An 89-year-old woman presented with a rapidly growing, giant extraocular sebaceous carcinoma of 3-month duration.
- Diagnosis was confirmed via skin biopsy, revealing aggressive SC characteristics.
Findings:
- The patient and her family declined recommended surgical excision.
- Alternative treatment with topical traditional Chinese medicine was pursued instead of conventional therapy.
Implications:
- This case illustrates a critical treatment failure scenario in managing aggressive sebaceous carcinoma.
- It underscores the vital importance of early detection and adherence to evidence-based treatments, such as surgical excision, for improved patient outcomes.
- The rarity of extraocular SC necessitates awareness and timely intervention to prevent disease progression and potential mortality.
