Pleomorphic adenoma of a subconjunctival ectopic lacrimal gland

Abstract

This report describes a case of pleomorphic adenoma of an ectopic lacrimal gland arising subconjunctivally in the lateral fornix in a 13-year-old girl. The tumor was removed surgically in toto with the capsule. This is probably the first reported case.

Keywords

• Ectopic
• lacrimal gland
• pleomorphic adenoma