Radiat Oncol J.
2021 Jun;39(2):152-158. 10.3857/roj.2021.00122.
Lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma: report of an unusual case with literature review
- Benali K
1,2 - Benmessaoud H1,2
- Aarab J1,2
- Nourreddine A1,3
- Kacemi HE1,2
- Majjaoui SE1,2
- Kebdani T1,2
- Benjaafar N1,2
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- 1Department of Radiation Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
- 2Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
- 3Équipe de Science de la Matière et du Rayonnement, Department of Physics, Mohammed V University, Faculty of Science, Rabat, Morocco
- KMID: 2517203
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3857/roj.2021.00122
Abstract
- Lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinomas are rare, aggressive orbital tumors characterized by poor overall prognosis, tendency for local recurrence and metastasis despite aggressive treatment. Treatment continues to be controversial. Many authorities today will often initiate surgery (orbital exenteration with or without bone removal vs. globe-sparing resection) and adjuvant radiotherapy (external beam or proton beam therapy). We introduce a case of lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma treated with orbital exenteration and adjuvant volumetric modulated arc therapy, and discuss the related literature.
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