Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the caruncle.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma, a highly aggressive variant of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma.


METHODS
We examined and treated a 57-year-old man with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the caruncle, a highly unusual site for this tumor.


RESULTS
In the past, simple excision of this tumor has been followed by rapid recurrence. Our patient underwent wide surgical excision of the tumor and has shown no evidence of recurrence after 16 months of follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma may first manifest in the caruncle. Histologically verified, tumor-free surgical margins are necessary for complete excision.
Rodman
R C
RC
W. K. Kellogg Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Michigan, USA.
Frueh
B R
BR
Elner
V M
VM
D018277:Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged