Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 48, Issue 4 , Pages 439-446 , July 2003

Eccrine duct carcinoma of the eyelid mimicking meibomian carcinoma: clinicopathological study of a case

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☆ This article was supported by the Vision Research Foundation, Chennai, India.The authors reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article.

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Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 48, Issue 4 , Pages 439-446 , July 2003

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