Recurrent Meibomian gland Carcinoma of Lower Eyelid in Male: A case report


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Case Report

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Rajendra P Maurya, Virendra P. Singh, Mahendra K. Singh, P.Jain, Abihjeet Kuwanr

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1

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3

Abstract :

Meibomian gland carcinomas are very rare and locally invasive eyelid malignancies. It has predilection for upper lid and mostly occurrs in elderly females. An unique case of recurrent mebomian gland carcinoma of lower eyelid is reported in a 54 years male. Tumor and full thickness lid was excised followed by lid reconstruction by Mastarde rotational flap. Histopathology report revealed moderately differentiated meibomian gland carcinoma. One year postoperative recurrence was observed for which patient was again advised for wide surgical excision followed by post operative radiotherapy.   Key words: Chalazion, Eyelid reconstruction, Meibomian gland tumors, Sebaceous carcinoma