Recurrent primary mucinous carcinoma of the two left eyelids

ABSTRACT

The proliferative center of Aschoff, better known as radial scar, resembles carcinoma mammographically and histologically. It is a begnin conMucinous carcinoma of the eyelid is a rare tumor that usually occurs in the periorbital region. We propose a case of tumor affecting both eyelids on the same side. 55 year old man with swelling of the entire left lower eyelid, and a second swelling of the outer third of the upper eyelid evolving for over 5 years and has recurred after several incomplete excisions previously performed. A biopsy was performed with a result of mucinous carcinoma, The staging [CT orbitocerebrale, abdominal ultrasound, cervical ultrasound] did not reveal any other sites ormetastasis of the tumor. The patient was operated on in our department with complete resection of both tumors eyelid donating extemporaneous examinations obedient standards cancer surgery with rotation flaps and sliding. Primitive recurrent mucinous carcinoma of the eyelid is a rare malignancy tumor affecting the patients on their sixties. Clinically, it is in the form of an irregular nodular lesion on the eyelid, painless, with slow development, unaggressive. The evolution is characterized by frequent recurrences, sometimes late. Its diagnosis is histological. Treatment consists of complete excision of the tumor. Although it has a low metastatic potential, it has a high rate of recurrence