J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2006 Oct;47(10):1669-1672.

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Palpebral Conjunctiva

• Kim NJ
• Khwarg SI

Abstract

PURPOSE: We report our experience with a case of a nodular lesion of the lower palpebral conjunctiva with histologic features consistent with mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
METHODS
A 72 year-old man presented with a left lower palpebral conjunctiva lesion. 3 x 3 mm sized flat pedunculated yellowish red mass was observed. Incisional biopsy proved the mass a mucoepidermoid carcinoma and wide local resection was conducted.
RESULTS
Hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections showed lobules of tumor cells, consisting of predominantly epidermoid cells and scattered islands of mucin-secreting cells. Mucicarmine-stained sections demonstrated strong positivity, consistent with the diagnosis of mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
CONCLUSIONS
In any case presenting palpebral conjunctival lesion, mucoepidermoid carcinoma should be differentiated, and it is necessary to confirm the diagnosis through biopsy.

Keyword

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma; Palpebral conjunctiva

MeSH Terms

Aged
Biopsy
Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid*
Conjunctiva*
Diagnosis
Hematoxylin
Humans
Islands
Hematoxylin