[Pleomorphic adenoma mimicking dacryoadenitis].
A 56-year-old female patient displayed an increased volume of her left lacrimal gland with pain and inflammation. On CT scan, a hyperdense lacrimal mass was found in the left lacrimal fossa. Observation was the first course, for no steroid therapy could be applied because of evolving digestive ulcers. After 9 months of observation, the gland was surgically removed en bloc through a wide anterolateral approach. Pathological analysis of the gland showed a pleomorphic adenoma. This case illustrates the advantage of a wide surgical approach in treating lacrimal gland tumors, in order to avoid or limit the risk of recurrence.
Halhal
M
M
Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôtel Dieu, 1, place du parvis Notre-Dame, 75181 Paris cedex 04, France.
Meyer
A
A
Morel
X
X
Cochard-Marianowski
C
C
Behar-Cohen
F
F
Blanquet
A
A
Cophignon
J
J
Renard
G
G
D'hermies
F
F
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003607:Dacryocystitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged