A clinico-pathological study of meibomian gland carcinoma

Abstract

Meibomian gland carcinoma of the eyelid is an uncommon neoplasm, representing less than 1% of all eyelid tumors.' It is relatively slow growing and clinically mimics benign lid conditions specially chalazion. This study includes nine cases of histologically proven meibomian gland carcinoma, where an attempt has been made to identify the clinicopathological correlation, prognostic factors, and the mode and result of treatment.