Adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland: a case report

Asmae Touil; Sarah El Abbassi; Yassine Echchikhi; Mustapha Maher; Tayeb Kebdani; Noureddine Benjaafar

doi:10.1186/s13256-017-1412-2

Journal of Medical Case Reports (Sep 2017)

Adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland: a case report

Asmae Touil,
Sarah El Abbassi,
Yassine Echchikhi,
Mustapha Maher,
Tayeb Kebdani,
Noureddine Benjaafar

Affiliations

Asmae Touil: Department of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology
Sarah El Abbassi: Department of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology
Yassine Echchikhi: Department of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology
Mustapha Maher: Department of Pathology, Specialties Hospital, Mohamed V University
Tayeb Kebdani: Department of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology
Noureddine Benjaafar: Department of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1412-2
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 1 – 3

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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.

Published in Journal of Medical Case Reports

ISSN: 1752-1947 (Online)
Publisher: BMC
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine
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