Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin: Report of a case

Abstract

Primary mucinous eccrine carcinoma of the skin is a rare tumour. The most
common site is the eyelid but other parts of the skin may be affected. We describe a recurrent primary mucinous carcinoma of the eyelid in a female and discuss its pathology. The tumour should be distinguished from other eccrine carcinomas, particularly adenoid cystic carcinoma, a tumour with which it is often confused. Eccrine mucinous carcinoma is less malignant than other eccrine carcinomas. It may recur locally but it rarely metastasises.

Keywords: mucinous eccrine carcinoma, eyelid

Sudanese Journal of Dermatology Vol. 6 (1) 2008: pp. 15-18