Lacrimal Gland Tumors
Epithelial lacrimal gland tumors are often malignant
Published in Cancer Weekly, April 24th, 2006
"The aim of this study was to report the clinicopathological features of 18 epithelial tumors of the lacrimal gland treated in a single institution. Clinical data and treatment were recorded and histological features reviewed. Twelve tumors (66.7%) were adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), 5 (27.8%) pleomorphic adenoma (PA), and 1 (5.5%) carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma. All patients with ACC presented with advanced clinical stage, and most were treated by wide surgical resection followed by adjuvant radiotherapy," investigators in Brazil reported.
"No recurrence was observed...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2006-04-24)
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