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Lacrimal Gland Tumors in a Medical Center
Leeungurasatien P 
Between 1971-2001, there were 9 cases of lacrimal gland tumors in the hospital medical
records, 3 adenocystic carcinomas, 1 adenosquamous, 3 benign mixed tumors and 2 malignant mixed
tumors. Only 4 had complete clinical histories: 1 benign mixed tumor and 3 adenocystic carcinomas.
Among the 4 patients, 3 of them had the tumors removed by transeptal techniques and only 1 had
complete removal of the tumor in a single mass. The histopathology proved to be a benign mixed tumor
and was completely cured. The other 2 were adenocystic carcinomas which could not be completely
removed, resulting in recurrences of the tumors and distant metastases. Both of them died from
intracranial extensions. In 1 case of adenocystic carcinoma, the tumor was removed easier by the
lateral orbitotomy technique. The nature of this kind of tumor must be known for accurate diagnosis,
proper plan of the management and prognosis of the patient.
Key word : Lacrimal Gland Tumor, Benign and Malignant
records, 3 adenocystic carcinomas, 1 adenosquamous, 3 benign mixed tumors and 2 malignant mixed
tumors. Only 4 had complete clinical histories: 1 benign mixed tumor and 3 adenocystic carcinomas.
Among the 4 patients, 3 of them had the tumors removed by transeptal techniques and only 1 had
complete removal of the tumor in a single mass. The histopathology proved to be a benign mixed tumor
and was completely cured. The other 2 were adenocystic carcinomas which could not be completely
removed, resulting in recurrences of the tumors and distant metastases. Both of them died from
intracranial extensions. In 1 case of adenocystic carcinoma, the tumor was removed easier by the
lateral orbitotomy technique. The nature of this kind of tumor must be known for accurate diagnosis,
proper plan of the management and prognosis of the patient.
Key word : Lacrimal Gland Tumor, Benign and Malignant
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