Primary hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the orbit.

PurposeTo report a case of primary hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the orbit.ObservationsAn adult patient was referred for evaluation of an orbital mass. Histopathology of the orbital biopsy indicated a carcinoma with hepatoid features. Laboratory studies revealed normal liver function tests, elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein, and whole-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan showed no evidence of liver involvement or an alternative primary origin.Conclusions and importanceTo the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of primary hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the orbit

Primary hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the orbit.

Purpose:To report a case of primary hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the orbit. Observations:An adult patient was referred for evaluation of an orbital mass. Histopathology of the orbital biopsy indicated a carcinoma with hepatoid features. Laboratory studies revealed normal liver function tests, elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein, and whole-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan showed no evidence of liver involvement or an alternative primary origin. Conclusions and importance:To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of primary hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the orbit