title: 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.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D004431:Ear, External; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008537:Meibomian Glands / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D037981:Neck Dissection; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery