Pleomorphic adenoma of lacrimal gland

Case contributed by Shervin Sharifkashani , 22 Jun 2022
Diagnosis almost certain
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The case illustrates non-contrast MDCT features of pathology-proved pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland. The tumour is usually progressively enlarged and is painless but has a low risk of malignancy and leads to carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma.

  • -<p>The case illustrates non-contrast MDCT features of <a title="Pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal glands" href="/articles/pleomorphic-adenoma-of-the-lacrimal-glands">pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland</a>. The tumour is usually progressively enlarged and is painless but has a low risk of malignancy and leads to <a title="Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma" href="/articles/carcinoma-ex-pleomorphic-adenoma">carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma</a>.</p>
  • +<p>The case illustrates non-contrast MDCT features of pathology-proved <a href="/articles/pleomorphic-adenoma-of-the-lacrimal-glands">pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland</a>. The tumour is usually progressively enlarged and is painless but has a low risk of malignancy and leads to <a href="/articles/carcinoma-ex-pleomorphic-adenoma">carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma</a>.</p>

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