Recurrent lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma: A case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma (LGACC) is characterized by a high rate of recurrence, perineural invasion, and propensity for distant metastasis, resulting in poor prognosis. This case report aimed to highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of LGACC, underscore the importance of resectioning the tumor as completely as possible for the first time, adhere to postoperative adjuvant therapy, and provide detailed insights into its surgical and diagnostic management that may not be extensively covered in large case series and meta-analyses.

Case presentation

A 34-year-old man presented with progressive left eye proptosis for 4 months. Initial evaluation and imaging led to a high suspicion of LGACC, which was confirmed after an eye-sparing excision

SUBMITTER: Ma M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11301145 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature