Primary Adnexal Signet-Ring Cell/Histiocytoid Carcinoma

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jul-Aug;37(4):e134-e136. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001909.

Abstract

An 84-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of a progressive left-sided ptosis. Examination demonstrated a mechanical ptosis and concentric constriction of the palpebral aperture. CT imaging revealed demonstrated diffuse soft tissue infiltration of the upper and lower eyelids with extension into the anterior orbit. This case was diagnostically challenging because of a history of multiple other primary tumors. However, clinicoradiologic and histopathologic findings were consistent with a diagnosis of primary adnexal signet-ring cell/histiocytoid carcinoma. The patient underwent surgical excision but local recurrence was noted 2 months postoperatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Blepharoptosis*
  • Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell* / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell* / surgery
  • Eyelid Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Eyelid Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Eyelids
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local