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Published on: October 13, 2017
Adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland: a case report
Asmae Touil1, Sarah El Abbassi2, Yassine Echchikhi2
1Department of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco. asmaetouil@gmail.com.
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.
