A rare case of primary adenocarcinoma of the eyelid

Introduction. primary mucinous carcinoma of the eyelid skin is a rare adenocarcinoma glands. This tumor rarely metastasizes but frequently recurs. The study objective to describe clinical case skin, present macroscopic, histological and immunohistological descriptions this pathology. Clinical case. male, 66 years old, sought medical care due neoplasm lower eyelid. macroscopically subcutaneous node 1.2 × 1.0 cm was observed, yellow-brown color, gelatinous in section. microscopic examination showed that consists islands epithelial cells surrounded by “lakes”. Immunohistochemical Ck7, estrogen, p53 expression cells, as well absence Ck20 expression. Based on data macro-, immunohistochemical examinations, diagnosed. Observed morphological signs allow differentiate it from cancer metastasis. Conclusion. should be differentiated metastasis breast, lung, colon, et al. macro- are subjective. more reliable diagnostic tool.