Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the lacrimal gland is a rare tumor from the epithelial structure. It is rare in children. The authors report a case of ACC in a girl child. Extensive excision of the tumor is advised to prevent later recurrences. Local control can be better achieved by a combination of radiochemotherapy as ACC has been shown to recur event after 10 years.
Thavaraj
Vasantha
V
Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Sridhar
M R
MR
Sethi
A
A
Arya
L S
LS
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016190:Carboplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005134:Eye Neoplasms; D005260:Female; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus
D016190:Carboplatin; D005472:Fluorouracil