Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland masquerading as dacryoadenitis: Case Report

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the lacrimal gland is a rare, life-threatening tumor often not diagnosed until advanced stages. This malignancy usually presents with nonspecific symptoms such as periocular pain and non-axial proptosis. We present a case of a 40-year-old female experiencing these s...

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Main Authors: Rafaella Cleto Penteado, Ze Zhang, Buu Duong, Alejandra Valenzuela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology 2015-08-01
Series:Vision Pan-America
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Online Access:http://journals.sfu.ca/paao/index.php/journal/article/view/266