Table I.
Published reports of basal cell carcinoma invasion of the lacrimal canaliculus or lacrimal sac
| Authors | Date published | Patient age, years | Patient sex | Location | Recurrence (initial treatment modality) | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett et al2 | 1993 | 63 | M | Canaliculus | Yes (Mohs) | Mohs (3 stages) |
| Fosko et al1 | 1997 | n1: 30 n2: 62 |
n1: F n2: M |
n1: canaliculus n2: canaliculus |
n1: yes (laser) n2: yes (n/a) |
n1: Mohs (3 stages) n2: Mohs (2 stages) |
| Hatano et al3 | 1999 | 66 | F | Canaliculus | No | Wide local excision |
| Altan-Yaycioglu et al5 | 2007 | 58 | F | Lacrimal sac | No | Dacryocystorhinostomy |
| Katircioglu et al4 | 2007 | 53 | F | Lacrimal sac | No | Excision |
F, Female sex; M, male sex; n/a, not applicable.