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[Pleomorphic adenoma mimicking dacryoadenitis].

M Halhal·A Meyer·X Morel·C Cochard-Marianowski·F Behar-Cohen·A Blanquet·J Cophignon·G Renard·F D'hermies
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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.

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M Halhal, A Meyer, X Morel, C Cochard-Marianowski, F Behar-Cohen, A Blanquet, J Cophignon, G Renard, F D'hermies. 2004. [Pleomorphic adenoma mimicking dacryoadenitis].. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0181-5512(04)96296-1

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