title: Tumors of the lacrimal gland.
abstract: Tumors of the lacrimal gland comprise a wide spectrum, of which the most common demonstrate epithelial and lymphoid differentiation. The diagnosis of lacrimal gland tumors depends primarily on histological evaluation, as do the choice of treatment and prognosis. For some lacrimal gland neoplasms, such as adenoid cystic carcinoma, the outlook is grave. Optimal treatment for several lacrimal gland tumors is also a matter of controversy. However, recent progress has been made in the molecular and genetic understanding of tumorigenesis for such lesions. This article presents an overview of the histopathology of lacrimal gland tumors, together with their epidemiological features, clinical characteristics, and treatment strategies.
authors: Eye Pathology Section, Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Frederik V׳s Vej 11, 1, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Ophthalmology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Sarah Linea
authors: SL
authors: von Holstein
authors: Eye Pathology Section, Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Frederik V׳s Vej 11, 1, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Ophthalmology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Peter Kristian
authors: PK
authors: Rasmussen
authors: Eye Pathology Section, Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Frederik V׳s Vej 11, 1, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Ophthalmology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Frederiks V's Vej, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. Electronic address: sthe@sund.ku.dk.
authors: Steffen
authors: S
authors: Heegaard
mesh_terms: D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000473:pathology*; D009375:Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Epithelial tumors; Lacrimal gland tumors; Lymphoid tumors; Mesenchymal tumours; Ophthalmic pathology