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A biopsy was performed for a patient with recurrent chalazion involving the upper lid. The most likely diagnosis on histopathology is:

A
Sebaceous cell carcinoma
B
Basal cell carcinoma
C
Squamous cell carcinoma
D
Malignant Melanoma
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (a) Sebaceous cell carcinomaRef: Kanski 7/e, p. 21, 4Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma* Typically arises from meibomian glands or glands of ZeisQ* Most frequently arises from the upper eyelids[?] where meibomian gland are most frequent (in contrast to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma)* Highly malignant with mortality of 5-10%* Elderly females are typically affected.* Nodular SGC masquerades a 'chalazion' and hence any patient with recurrent chalazion with an unusual consistency should undergo a full thickness resection and histological examination to exclude SGC.

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