Ophthalmic manifestation of metastatic basal cell carcinoma.
A case of metastatic basal cell carcinoma is reported that presented as a tearing problem caused by a paralytic ectropion from a metastasis to the parotid gland affecting the seventh cranial nerve. Features of metastatic basal cell carcinoma are discussed.
Snead
J W
JW
Eye Center of Florida, Fort Myers.
Comer
J R
JR
Kalemeris
G C
GC
Tsakalakis
P J
PJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000556:secondary*; D004483:Ectropion / Q000209:etiology*; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000556:secondary*