Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland
Diagnosis almost certain
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The left orbit anterior mass in the topography of the lacrimal gland is again demonstrated and hasshown with a low T1 signal, a high heterogenous signal on T2 with a small cystic area, and a vivid contrast enhancement.
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a type of a malignant tumortumour that affects glandular structures. Orbital adenoid cystic carcinoma usually occurs in patients 20-50 years old.
This case was operatedpatient had excisional removal of the mass and the final diagnosis was confirmed byin histology.
-<p><a title="Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC)" href="/articles/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma">Adenoid cystic carcinoma</a> is a type of malignant tumor that affects glandular structures. <a title="Adenoid cystic carcinoma of lacrimal glands" href="/articles/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma-of-lacrimal-glands">Orbital adenoid cystic carcinoma</a> usually occurs in patients 20-50 years old.</p><p>This case was operated and the final diagnosis was confirmed by histology. </p>- +<p><a href="/articles/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma">Adenoid cystic carcinoma</a> is a type of a malignant tumour that affects glandular structures. <a href="/articles/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma-of-lacrimal-glands">Orbital adenoid cystic carcinoma</a> usually occurs in patients 20-50 years old.</p><p>This patient had excisional removal of the mass and the final diagnosis was confirmed in histology. </p>
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What differentials should be entertained?
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Primary malignancy of lacrimal glands, such as a benign adenoma or malignant adenocarcinoma or adenoid cystic carcinoma; other types of malignancy such as lymphoma or metastasis; inflammatory conditions such as sarcoidosis, inflammatory pseudotumour, and Sjogren.
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