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Rare Mimic of Conjunctivitis: Conjunctival Intraepithelial Sebaceous Carcinoma.
Maedot A Haymete1, Kristen Delans2, Paul Varghese1
1Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Roanoke, Virginia, USA.
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
|September 29, 2025
Summary
This case report highlights a rare instance of sebaceous carcinoma confined to the conjunctival epithelium. Early recognition is crucial, as this condition can mimic common eye inflammations.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatopathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Sebaceous carcinoma is an uncommon malignant neoplasm originating from sebaceous glands, typically periocular.
- It often presents as eyelid thickening, mimicking inflammatory conditions like chalazion or blepharitis, leading to diagnostic delays.
- Its indolent nature can complicate disease management.

