Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Lacrimal Gland in a Child.
10.3341/jkos.2014.55.3.422
- Author:
Ki Woong BAE
1
;
Nam Ju KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. resourceful@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lacrimal gland tumor;
Pediatric;
Pleomorphic adenoma
- MeSH:
Adenoma, Pleomorphic*;
Biopsy;
Child*;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Exophthalmos;
Humans;
Lacrimal Apparatus*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Metaplasia;
Orbit
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2014;55(3):422-425
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report one case of pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland in a child. CASE SUMMARY: A 7-year-old boy presented with a 2-month history of an exophthalmos and mild ptosis of the left eye; there were no other ophthalmologic problems. Orbit MRI revealed a well-defined mass in the left lacrimal gland and a defect in the orbital roof due to pressure erosion. Tumor resection was performed via a lateral orbitotomy and a biopsy was requested. The biopsy revealed tumor tissue that was composed of epithelial elements with variably sized duct formation. Focal squamous metaplasia and keratin production was also observed. CONCLUSIONS: Pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland should be considered as a differential diagnosis of a lacrimal gland mass in a child.
