EYELID MICROCYSTIC ADNEXAL CARCINOMA

Microcystic adnexal carcinoma is an uncommon cutaneous tumor with mult iple synonyms. On cursory microscopic examination, the tumor mimics sy ringoma and other benign skin adnexal tumors, However, the asymmetric, infiltrative growth pattern clearly sets the lesion apart as carcinom a. The tumor is locally aggressive, with recurrences common, but regio nal metastases are rare. Histogenesis is controversial. Optimal treatm ent consists of complete surgical excision with clear surgical margins .