Supraorbital neuroma masquerading as local recurrence from a previously excised microcystic adnexal carcinoma.
We present a case of a 53 year old gentleman with a previous history of a microcystic adnexal carcinoma in the supraorbital region who represented with pain and tenderness 3 years postoperatively. Although this was thought to represent local recurrence, it proved to be a supraorbital neuroma.
Seaward
J R
JR
Department of Plastic Surgery, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, United Kingdom. jpras@jseaward.com
Kalipershad
S N R
SN
Ross
G L
GL
D018280:Carcinoma, Skin Appendage / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009463:Neuroma; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013544:Sweat Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*