Diagnostic Surprise in an Evisceration Specimen

Abstract

In the absence of a recognizable source of metastasis, a diagnosis of primary ocular adenocarcinoma has been made with retinal pigment epithelium being the possible site of origin. Literature review shows that primary ocular adenocarcinoma arising from neuroepithelium is a rare but recognized occurrence especially in longstanding blind eyes. This case highlights the importance of routine histopathological examination of eviscerated ocular contents, especially in long standing blind eyes.