Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the eyelid

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Jul-Aug;24(4):319-21; discussion 321-2. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e31817cfe50.

Abstract

This is a case presentation of a rare primary small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the eyelid. This tumor was diagnosed and differentiated from Merkel cell carcinoma using histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / chemistry
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / ultrastructure
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Proteins / analysis

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Neoplasm Proteins