Pleomorphic Adenoma of Orbital Ectopic Lacrimal Gland Associated with Swollen Optic Disc: A Case Report

Authors

  • Zin May Htoon Department of Ophthalmology, North Okkalapa General and Teaching Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar.
  • Ko Ko Thant Department of Ophthalmology, North Okkalapa General and Teaching Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar.
  • Le’ Shwe Zin Department of Pathology, Yangon General Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar.
  • Thet Naing Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital, Singapore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cpms/v1/6301F

Keywords:

Ectopic lacrimal gland, optic disc swelling, orbital tumor, pleomorphic adenoma

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign epithelial neoplasm of the lacrimal gland. Complete surgical excision with capsule is the treatment choice. Incomplete excision may result in malignant transformation. The aim of the case report is pleomorphic adenoma of ectopic lacrimal should be considered as differential diagnosis in orbital mass for success treatment. This is the case report of a 63-year-old lady with pleomorphic adenoma of the ectopic lacrimal gland in the superomedial part of the orbit. The tumor was removed by complete surgical excision with its capsule through anterior orbitotomy.

Published

2022-06-21

How to Cite

Zin May Htoon, Ko Ko Thant, Le’ Shwe Zin, & Thet Naing. (2022). Pleomorphic Adenoma of Orbital Ectopic Lacrimal Gland Associated with Swollen Optic Disc: A Case Report. Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 1, 112–115. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cpms/v1/6301F

Issue

Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 1

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