Sebaceous carcinoma over cheek: A rare presentation

Sebaceous carcinoma, an uncommon cutaneous tumor first described by Allaire in 1891. This arises mostly from sebaceous glands in the skin and thus may arise anywhere in the body where these glands exist. Approximately, 75% of these tumors arise in the periocular region, which is rich in sebaceous gl...

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Published in:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Main Authors: Dakshayani S Nirhale, Amit Parasnis, Virendra S Athavale, Mohit Bhatia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Subjects:
Muir-Torre syndrome
sebaceous cell carcinoma
wide local excision
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2014;volume=7;issue=2;spage=250;epage=251;aulast=Nirhale
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Summary:Sebaceous carcinoma, an uncommon cutaneous tumor first described by Allaire in 1891. This arises mostly from sebaceous glands in the skin and thus may arise anywhere in the body where these glands exist. Approximately, 75% of these tumors arise in the periocular region, which is rich in sebaceous glands. Fewer than 120 cases of sebaceous cell carcinoma have been reported at the extraocular sites as in our case.
ISSN:0975-2870

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