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Adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland: a case report

Article scientifique 2017 Anglais

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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.

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Touil, A., Abbassi, S., Echchikhi, Y., Maher, M., Kebdani, T., Benjaafar, N. (2017). Adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal gland: a case report. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1412-2

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Asmae Touil Sarah El Abbassi Yassine Echchikhi Mustapha Maher Tayeb Kebdani Noureddine Benjaafar

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