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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio , 7 Oct 2010
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Bruno Di Muzio, 2 Sep 2015

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was added:

Selected images of CT scan showing a soft tissue hyperattenuating mass in the superior lateral corner of the left orbit which has vivid contrast enhancement. 

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Image CT (C+ arterial phase) ( update )

Perspective was set to Axial.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .

Image CT (C+ arterial phase) ( update )

Perspective was set to Axial.
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Image CT (non-contrast) ( update )

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Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was added:

The left orbit anterior mass in the topography of the lacrimal gland is again demonstrated and has a low T1 signal, high heterogenous signal on T2 with a small cystic area and a vivid contrast enhancement. 

Images Changes:

Image MRI (T1) ( update )

Perspective was set to Axial.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .

Image MRI (T1) ( update )

Perspective was set to Coronal.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .

Image MRI (T1) ( update )

Perspective was set to Axial.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .

Image MRI (T1) ( update )

Perspective was set to Sagittal.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .

Image MRI (T2) ( update )

Perspective was set to Axial.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .

Image MRI (T1 C+) ( update )

Perspective was set to Coronal.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .

Image MRI (T1 C+ fat sat) ( update )

Perspective was set to Axial.
Single Or Stack Root was set to .
Specifics changed from T1 C+ to T1 C+ fat sat.

Updates to Case Attributes

Body was changed:

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a type of malignant tumor that affects glandularstructures. Orbital adenoid cystic carcinoma usually occurs inpatients 20-50 years old.

This case was operated and the final diagnosis was confirmed by histology. 

  • -<p>Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a type of&#160;<span> malignant tumor </span> that affects glandular
  • -structures. Orbital adenoid cystic carcinoma usually occurs in
  • -patients 20-50 years old.
  • -</p>
  • +<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>
Age was set to 32.
Gender was set to Male.
Diagnostic Certainty was set to .

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