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[Treatment Options for Adenoid Cystic Lacrimal Gland Carcinoma - A Case Series and Literature Review]
Natasa Mihailovic1, Sandra Elges2, Barbara Glitz1
1Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster.
Abstract:
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland (ACC) is a rare malignant orbital tumour with a poor overall prognosis. Current therapeutic approaches like radical and local surgery, adjuvant radiation and neoadjuvant intra-arterial chemotherapy are controversial. We present three cases of patients with ACC with different therapy concepts and discuss these with current recommendations from the literature.
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