TITLE:
Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Eyelid: A Rare Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Challenge
AUTHORS:
Manpreet Singh, Swati Singh, Usha Singh, Zoramthara Zadeng
KEYWORDS:
Merkel Cell Carcinoma; Eyelid; Clinical Features; Management
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Ophthalmology,
Vol.3 No.1,
February
27,
2013
ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this paper is to report
a case of rare localised (limited to eyelid) malignant eyelid tumor in a 70
year old Indian male. Histopathology confirmed it to be a Merkel cell
carcinoma. Surgical excision and eyelid reconstruction was done successfully.
No local or systemic recurrence has been noted at a follow up of 2 years. The
well defined nature
of a highly malignant tumor, its localised presentation and management is being
described in following report.