Primary mucinous carcinoma of the periocular region: successful management with local resections over 30 years

Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin is a rare malignant neoplasm, often with periocular involvement, believed to originate from eccrine sweat glands. It is slow growing and locally destructive, at times forming tumour satellites. We present a case with six local recurrences treated with surgical...

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Published in:	BMJ case reports Vol. 2013; p. bcr2012007972
Main Authors:	Burris, Christopher Keith, Rajan, K D Anand, Iliff, Nicholas T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 15-02-2013 BMJ Publishing Group
Series:	Case Report
Subjects:	Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous - pathology Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous - surgery Black Cancer Cytokeratin Eccrine Glands - pathology Eccrine Glands - surgery Eyelid Neoplasms - pathology Eyelid Neoplasms - surgery Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures - methods Rare Disease Sweat Gland Neoplasms - pathology Sweat Gland Neoplasms - surgery Time Factors USA/Canada
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Summary:	Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin is a rare malignant neoplasm, often with periocular involvement, believed to originate from eccrine sweat glands. It is slow growing and locally destructive, at times forming tumour satellites. We present a case with six local recurrences treated with surgical resections over a period of 30 years. We have not been able to find longer follow-up in the literature, and believe this case may offer insight into the management of these uniquely indolent malignancies.
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ISSN:	1757-790X 1757-790X
DOI:	10.1136/bcr-2012-007972