Rahulkumar Shah¹* and Krishnappa Ramchandrappa²

¹M.C.H. Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, India
²Professor, M.C.H. Surgical Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, India

*Corresponding Author: Rahulkumar Shah, M.C.H. Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, India.

Received: February 13, 2023; Published: February 28, 2024

Abstract

Lacrimal gland malignancy is common in oncology practice, with adenocystic carcinoma being the most common. Clinical presentation commonly is ocular pain with high predilection of perineural spread with spread to periorbital tissue. Treatment usually require removal of eyeball in form of exenteration in majority of cases.

Keywords: Lacrimal Gland Tumour; MRI; Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

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Citation

Citation: Rahulkumar Shah., et al. “Lacrimal Gland Tumour: Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: Case Report".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 6.3 (2024): 20-22.

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