Meibomian gland carcinoma: report of a case with electron microscopic findings.
Meibomian gland carcinomas compose about 1 per cent of the malignant tumors of the eyelids. They present in a characteristic fashion and are frequently mistaken for chalazia. Considerable time often elapses before a diagnosis is made. Early recognition and treatment are important because these tumors can behave in an aggressive manner. The following case report illustrates these features.
D000368:Aged; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008537:Meibomian Glands / Q000473:pathology; D008854:Microscopy, Electron