title: [Pathology of the lacrimal apparatus].
abstract: Following a brief survey of the subjects covered in this paper the author discusses the problem of lacrimal gland tumefactions. These can be divided into five groups: malignant lymphoma and leukemias, proliferative reactions of the lymphatic tissues, dacryoadenitis, secondary and metastatic tumors, and finally miscellaneous conditions; the main nosological characteristics are described.
mesh_terms: D003607:Dacryocystitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007938:Leukemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: Pathologie de l'appareil lacrymal.