J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1986 Oct;27(5):931-936.

A Case of Lacrimal Gland Mixed Tumor

• Park WG
• Park C

Abstract

Mixed tumor that occurs in the orbit is very rare, but takes a great part of the tumors of the lacrimal glands. The tumor appears as a palpable mass in the upper and outer quadrant of the orbit. Usually the tumor is hard, nodular and slightly mobile, lying just underneath the orbital rim. The most striking symptom is proptosis associated with some displacement of the globe downwards and medially, some limitation of ocular movements up and out, and a varying degree of edema of the lids. On Jan 29, 1986, a 31 years old man complains drooping of upper eyelid and visual disturbance which has been developed in the left eye since 1983. In this case, pathologic findings were mixed tumor of lacrimal gland with no evidence of malignancy. The encapsulated orbital tumor was removed by Kronlein operation. The vision was improved and cosmetic result was satisfactory.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Deception
Edema
Exophthalmos
Eyelids
Humans
Lacrimal Apparatus*
Orbit
Strikes, Employee