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Adenocarcinoma of Lacrimal Gland Non Otherwise Specified - A Case Report

Volume 3 - Issue 5

Syla Lokaj1, Kelmend Spahiu1* Blerta Rama1

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    • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University Center Clinic of Kosova, Prishtina, Kosova

    *Corresponding author: Kelmend Spahiu, Department of Ophthalmology, Prishtina, Kosova, Postal Code: 10000, Republic of Kosovo

Received: March 25, 2018;   Published: April 11, 2018

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.03.000952

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Abstract

Back ground: Lacrimal gland adenocarcinoma is very rare tumor and highly agrressive.

Methods: A 86-year-old woman presented with a 5-month history of a painless mass in the right uppereyelid. The clinical presentation, workup, surgical approach, and pathological findings were reviewed.

Results: Incisional biopsy was performed toconfirm diagnosis. After histopathologicalconfirmation,exenteration was undergone and follows up further to oncology department.

Conclusion: Tumors of lacrimal gland are highly aggressive but fortunately are very rare. In invasive cases complete excision of tumor, or exenteration with adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy is highly recommended.

Keywords: Lacrimal Gland; Adenocarcinoma NOS;Neoplasia; Exenteration

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