Supraorbital neuroma masquerading as local recurrence from a previously excised microcystic adnexal carcinoma

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2010 Mar;63(3):e239-41. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.07.013. Epub 2009 Aug 3.

Abstract

We present a case of a 53 year old gentleman with a previous history of a microcystic adnexal carcinoma in the supraorbital region who represented with pain and tenderness 3 years postoperatively. Although this was thought to represent local recurrence, it proved to be a supraorbital neuroma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Skin Appendage / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis*
  • Neuroma
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology*