Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lacrimal gland. (16th December 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cherian, Iype; Shrestha, Sachet Pravat; Panhani, Moti Lal; Talwar, O P; Yogi, Nikunja; Rai, Shiwani; Lalchan, Subita; Fernandes, Cecilia
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2010
• Publication Date: 2010-12-16
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.07.2010.3192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A 48-year-old man presented with proptosis of the left eye, which on excisional biopsy proved to be primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the lacrimal gland. The lesion was excised radically by a limited frontotemporo-orbitozygomatic approach and any further surgeries, such as exenteration, were avoided in view of the patient's wish to preserve the eye and vision. Long-term follow-up is planned to look for any metastasis or recurrence of the tumour. Primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the lacrimal gland is a very rare entity and, following a thorough literature review, only two cases of lacrimal gland adenosquamous carcinoma have been reported so far.