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.
Hartwick
R W
RW
Department of Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ont.
Shaw
P A
PA
Srigley
J R
JR
Hurwitz
J J
JJ
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