Meibomian gland adenocarcinoma of the eyelid with preauricular lymph node metastasis.

Abstract

Meibomian gland carcinomas of the eyelid are rare neoplasms, accounting for less than 1% of all eyelid tumors. They usually mimic chalazia and undergo repeated curettage before a definitive diagnosis is made. Although they are relatively slow growing tumors they behave in an aggressive manner, frequently metastasizing to regional lymph nodes. Approximately 50% of the patients who develop metastasis to lymph nodes of the neck will survive five years. We present a case of meibomian gland carcinoma with preauricular lymph node metastasis, treated with orbital exenteration, superficial parotidectomy, and radical neck dissection.

• Authors: M A Mashburn, G D Chonkich, D R Chase
• Journal: The Laryngoscope (Laryngoscope) Vol. 95 Issue 12 Pg. 1441-3 (Dec 1985) ISSN: 0023-852X [Print] United States
• PMID: 4068862 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma (pathology, surgery)
• Aged
• Ear, External
• Eyelid Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Lymphatic Metastasis
• Meibomian Glands (pathology, surgery)
• Neck Dissection
• Parotid Gland (surgery)