A rare case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of Lacrimal Gland: Case Report and Review of Literature

“…Five months after completion of treatment no tumor recurrence was seen. 7 In the other report by Daniel, the patient mucoepidermoid Ca ex PA was treated by surgical excision with no adjunctive therapy and tumor recurrence was identified 2.5 years later. 8…”

“…Five months after completion of treatment no tumor recurrence was seen. 7 In the other report by Daniel, the patient mucoepidermoid Ca ex PA was treated by surgical excision with no adjunctive therapy and tumor recurrence was identified 2.5 years later. 8 In our case histopathology revealed mucoepidermoid carcinoma components account for almost 70% of the tumor bulk and the mitotic rate was 10 per 10 high power fields.…”

“…In conclusion, unless there is a skull base extension, the majority of cases can be managed with eye-sparing surgery and radiation. 6-8…”

“…In conclusion, unless there is a skull base extension, the majority of cases can be managed with eye-sparing surgery and radiation. [6][7][8] Previous retrospective studies have shown the prognosis of CA ex PA of the lacrimal gland in general. Vahdani et al 14 reported 26 cases of Ca ex PA. As the result shows the 5-and 10-year survival was 63%.…”

“…6 In the literature, only 2 previous examples of mucoepidermoid Ca ex PA in the lacrimal gland have already been documented clinically. 7,8 Clinicians face a diagnostic difficulty with this rare tumor because preoperative diagnosis is challenging and diagnosis is only possible after a comprehensive pathological examination. An uncommon case of mucoepidermoid Ca ex PA of the lacrimal gland is described in this journal article, including the clinical presentation, radiological and histopathologic findings, therapy, and outcome.…”