Metastasis of Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Masquerading as a Chalazion.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nonhealing or rapidly growing lesions should raise suspicion for malignancy, especially in a patient with a prior history of cancer. The purpose of this case was to highlight the importance of a thorough clinical history. A high index of suspicion and low threshold for biopsy are important, as is a fast diagnosis, as they can make a difference in adequate treatment and prognosis.

Case presentation

We present a case of a 46-year-old female with a history of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast presenting with a rapidly growing painless right lower eyelid lesion with biopsy remarkable for a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma suspected to be a result of metastasis with rare transformation of breast ductal carcinoma.

Conclusion

She had an eyelid lesion re

SUBMITTER: Ramos-Bartolomei S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503641 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature