title: Atypical fibroxanthoma of the eyelid.
abstract: Atypical fibroxanthomas are tumors that arise in the skin, show strikingly atypical cytologic features, but usually follow a benign clinical course. The authors present a case of atypical fibroxanthoma involving the eyelid. Although early reports noted a favorable prognosis, these tumors can recur aggressively and metastasize. Therefore, complete excision is recommended for atypical fibroxanthomas around the eye.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Boynton
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Markowitch
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Searl
mesh_terms: D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008875:Middle Aged