What are the symptoms of Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma?

Symptoms of Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma are: (1) Lumps under the skin

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What is Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma?

Sebaceous carcinoma is an uncommon cancer that starts in the sebaceous gland, the oil gland in the skin. It typically affects the eyelids and begins as a lump or skin thickening. Common causes include exposure to radiation, a genetic condition called Muir Torré syndrome, or a weakened immune system.

Typical Symptoms of Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma

Lumps under the skin

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Do you have any lumps under your skin?

Treatmentof Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma

The treatment for sebaceous gland carcinoma is complete surgical removal.

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Lumps under the skin

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References

Kaliki S, Morawala A, Krishnamurthy A, Divya Jajapuram S, Mohamed A. Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma: Influence of Age at Presentation on Outcomes. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jul-Aug 01;37(4):341-345. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001863. PMID: 33237664.
https://journals.lww.com/op-rs/Abstract/2021/07000/Sebaceous_Gland_Carcinoma__Influence_of_Age_at.7.aspx
McGrath LA, Currie ZI, Mudhar HS, Tan JHY, Salvi SM. Management of recurrent sebaceous gland carcinoma. Eye (Lond). 2020 Sep;34(9):1685-1692. doi: 10.1038/s41433-019-0756-9. Epub 2020 Jan 2. PMID: 31896805; PMCID: PMC7608101.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-019-0756-9