Basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid in children: a report of three cases

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common eyelid malignancy, accounting for approximately 90% of malignant eyelid tumours. Despite its prevalence in adults, it is extremely rare in children, and usually occurs in the setting of a known genetic defect or following radiotherapy treatment. We report three cases of de novo basal cell carcinoma in children. These children had no known genetic syndromes and had not undergone radiotherapy.McGill Univ, Montreal Gen Hosp, Dept Ophthalmol, Henry S Witelson Ocular Pathol Lab, Montreal, PQ H3G 1A4, CanadaRoyal Victoria Hosp, Montreal, PQ H3A 1A1, CanadaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Ophthalmol, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Ophthalmol, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc