Total upper eyelid reconstruction in the treatment of sebaceous gland carcinoma

Abstract

Sebaceous gland carcinoma (SGC) is the third most frequent malignant neoplasm in the eyelids. It usually affects elderly women and can simulate blepharitis or chalazion. Upper eyelid reconstruction is always challenging. The purpose of this is to report an unusual case of SGC in the upper eyelid of a young and male patient. Total resection of the right upper eyelid was performed and histological examination revealed free margins. The reconstruction was done with two surgical procedures at different times. Due to the fact that SGC presents a high potential for metastasis, the patient continues to be followed for functional and aesthetic reevaluation.