De novo papillary squamous carcinoma of the lacrimal sac.
We report a rare case of a papillary squamous carcinoma of the lacrimal sac diagnosed at first presentation. The initial presentation of the patient discussed here mimicked that of a lacrimal sac mucocele. This report highlights the clinicopathological characteristics of this tumour, as well as the multidisciplinary approach required in its management.
Salib
Rami J
RJ
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Queen's Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 0RB, United Kingdom. rami.salib@virgin.net
Afoakwah
Emmanuel O
EO
D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000473:pathology*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged