Carcinoid tumour in the lacrimal gland.
A case of carcinoid tumour in the lacrimal gland is described, thought to be a metastasis from a known primary lesion in the mediastinum. The results of light and transmission electron microscopic examination are presented, and the possibility of the lesion representing a second primary tumour discussed.
Harris
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Department of Pathology, University Medical School, Edinburgh, UK.
Clark
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Bartholomew
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000556:secondary / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms