Sebaceous carcinoma is an aggressive adnexal neoplasm with sebaceous differentiation. Few reports have described the histopathologic characteristics of the sebaceous carcinoma occurring extraocularly. Seventy-two cases of extraocular sebaceous carcinoma were identified from the database of a Dermatopathology Laboratory from January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2013. More cases occurred in men (60%), with a mean age at diagnosis of 65.8 years (range 39-99 years). Neoplasms were histopathologically classified as well-differentiated (22%), moderately differentiated (67%), and poorly differentiated (11%). Sixty-seven percent (67%) of cases demonstrated a squamoid growth pattern and thirty-three percent (33%) demonstrated a basaloid growth pattern. A majority of the neoplasms histopathologically classified as well-differentiated (94%) and moderately differentiated (65%) demonstrated a squamoid growth pattern. Ten percent (10%) of cases exhibited cystic histopathologic changes. The histopathological features reported in this study aid in the understanding of extraocular sebaceous carcinoma and its eventual diagnosis and classification.

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Compared to those of previous studies, these results demonstrate a decrease in both the incidence and prevalence of leprosy in Puerto Rico over the past 15 years. The relatively high prevalence of leprosy in Puerto Rico means that it remains endemic on the island. Concerted efforts must be undertaken to achieve the goal of the elimination of this old and stigmatized disease.

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