Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma of the eyelid.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma involving the eyelid.


METHODS
We examined a 70-year-old woman with an 18-month history of a gradually enlarging, blue-colored mass in the medial third of the right upper eyelid. Excisional biopsy and additional resection of the medially infiltrated margin resulted in tumor-free edges. Superior cervical and orbital evaluations were performed.


RESULTS
Histopathologic evaluation revealed a primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma. No gland pathology was documented. No tumor recurrence has been noted.


CONCLUSIONS
Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma, an uncommon tumor of the skin, should be added to the differential diagnosis of eyelid tumors.
Mencía-Gutiérrez
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Department of Ophthalmology, 12 Octubre Hospital, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain.
Gutiérrez-Díaz
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Ricoy
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Madero-García
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D000368:Aged; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery