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

Manpreet Singh, Swati Singh, Usha Singh, Zoramthara Zadeng

Department of ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India..

DOI: 10.4236/ojoph.2013.31005                

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Merkel Cell Carcinoma; Eyelid; Clinical Features; Management

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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