Sebaceous carcinoma of the lip: Comparing normal lip and cheek anatomy with the imaging features of a rare cutaneous malignancy

Ultrasound. 2015 May;23(2):126-9. doi: 10.1177/1742271X15569295. Epub 2015 Jan 22.

Abstract

Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare cutaneous malignancy, commonly affecting the eyelids. This case highlights a patient who presented with sebaceous carcinoma of the right upper lip with extensive involvement of the soft tissues of the head and neck. As part of the initial investigation, ultrasound was requested. This case demonstrates the ultrasound features of sebaceous carcinoma as well as revising the normal ultrasound anatomy of the upper lip and muscles of the cheek.

Keywords: Ultrasound; facial anatomy; sebaceous carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports