In situ adenocarcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland.
We report a unique case of in situ adenocarcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland. The patient is alive and disease-free 2 1/2 years after complete local excision of the tumour. The current clinicopathologic status of this unusual tumour is discussed in the context of the reported experience to date.
Department of Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ont.
R W
RW
Hartwick
P A
PA
Shaw
J R
JR
Srigley
J J
JJ
Hurwitz
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography