Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma

Abstract

Microcystic adnexal carcinomas are rare but highly malignant and locally aggressive type of tumour that arises most commonly on the face, mostly over the upper lip and perioral area. Originally described as a tumour of middle aged women, the tumour was subsequently shown to occur equally in both the sexes. Here, we present such a case in a 54 year old female who had a 3 year long history of a swelling with a draining sinus, along with operative manoeuver and histological differentiation, with review of literature.