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In situ adenocarcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland
Author(s) -
Mensink Hanneke W,
Mooy CM,
Paridaens Dion
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
clinical and experimental ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 1442-6404
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2005.01123.x
Subject(s) - lacrimal gland , pleomorphic adenoma , medicine , carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma , adenocarcinoma , eyelid , diplopia , adenoma , pathology , orbit (dynamics) , radiology , surgery , salivary gland , cancer , engineering , aerospace engineering
A bstract A case of an in situ adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland that developed in a recurring pleomorphic adenoma is presented. Six years after incomplete resection of a pleomorphic adenoma, the patient complained of a progressive swelling of her right upper eyelid without pain or diplopia. An orbital computerized tomography scan showed an inhomogeneous mass in the right lacrimal gland region without bone involvement. After local excision of the in situ adenocarcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, the tumour has been in control for over 6 years.