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01.12.2017 | Case report
Adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland: a case report
verfasst von:
Asmae Touil, Sarah El Abbassi, Yassine Echchikhi, Mustapha Maher, Tayeb Kebdani, Noureddine Benjaafar
Erschienen in:
Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Ausgabe 1/2017
Abstract
Background
Primary ductal adenocarcinomas of the lacrimal gland are very rare. This neoplasm shares some histological and immunohistochemical similarities with salivary duct carcinoma.
Case presentation
Here, we present a case of a 55-year-old Moroccan man with lacrimal gland adenocarcinoma. He underwent orbital exenteration with lymph nodes dissection and ipsilateral parotidectomy. After surgery, he was lost to follow-up and died 13 months later.
Conclusions
Lacrimal gland tumors are rare but highly aggressive salivary gland tumors. Complete excision with adjuvant radiotherapy is recommended.