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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (adenosquamous carcinoma) treated with Mohs micrographic surgery
Author(s) -
Nouri Keyvan,
Trent Jennifer T.,
Lowell Brooke,
Vaitla Rama,
Jimenez Gloria P.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2003.02076.x
Subject(s) - medicine , mucoepidermoid carcinoma , adenosquamous carcinoma , mohs surgery , carcinoma , eyelid , adenocarcinoma , dermatology , surgery , pathology , cancer
Background Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC), sometimes referred to as adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC), is a common malignant tumor of the salivary glands that can also develop from the esophagus, lacrimal passages, lung, upper respiratory tract, pancreas, prostate and thyroid. Rarely, MEC will present primarily in the skin. Case We present a case of primary MEC of the lower eyelid treated successfully with Mohs micrographic surgery. Results Mohs micrographic surgery was performed because of the highly aggressive and unpredictable nature of this tumor. The tumor was completely excised using Mohs with negative margins achieved in three stages. The patient has been disease free for 3 years since the surgery. Conclusion We offer Mohs as an option for treating MEC.