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A 34-year-old male presented with a mass in the medial aspect of the orbit. Histological examination demonstrated a malignant apocrine sweat gland carcinoma, which we consider to be most likely derived from the caruncle. We describe the clinical, radiological and histological features, with management options and a review of the relevant literature regarding sweat gland carcinomas.
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The case of a 32-year-old female with a mass in the superonasal conjunctival fornix is described. Histological examination revealed an adenoid cystic carcinoma, which we consider to be most likely derived from an accessory lacrimal gland. The clinical presentation, histological features, management and follow-up are described. A literature review of orbital adenoid cystic carcinoma arising outside the main lacrimal gland is presented.