Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelids: a review of six cases
Chee, S.P.; Goh, S.H.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 25(2): 273-278
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 8799021 Document Number: 455322
Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid, although rare, carries a grave prognosis when diagnosed late. It may be mistaken by the unsuspecting ophthalmologist for a chalazion or chronic blepharoconjunctivitis. Six cases are presented. Three patients were in their fifth decade and the remaining three were over seventy. The latter group presented with advanced local disease and had poorly differentiated tumours. The two oldest patients died of metastasis within 54 months of presentation despite total excision of the lid tumour. This review demonstrates the problems encountered in diagnosis and management.