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Fibrous histiocytoma of the lacrimal sac
Author(s) -
Choi Geon,
Lee Useob,
Won Nam Hee
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-0347(199701)19:1<72::aid-hed14>3.0.co;2-t
Subject(s) - lacrimal sac , medicine , orbit (dynamics) , soft tissue , surgical excision , surgery , anatomy , engineering , aerospace engineering
Background Fibrous histiocytoma is a slow‐growing tumor that most commonly occurs in the superficial and deep soft tissue, with an occasional occurrence in the orbit. However, fibrous histiocytoma of the lacrimal sac is very rare. Methods A case report of a 33‐year‐old man with a palpable mass in the right lacrimal sac and epiphora is presented, with a review of the literature pertaining to this unusual case. Results The patient was found to have a 3 × 2‐cm‐sized mass in the right lacrimal sac. Under the impression of benign tumor, the tumor was excised. Histopathologic diagnosis of fibrous histiocytoma was made on the surgical specimen. Following surgical treatment, the patient has remained free of symptoms. Conclusions Fibrous histiocytoma of the lacrimal sac is a rare disease. This case report and a review of the literature demonstrated that surgical excision appears to control the tumor. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Head Neck 19 : 72–75, 1997.