Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas of the Lacrimal Gland in Childhood and Adolescence

Expression of apoptosis-related markers in malignant epithelial tumours of the lacrimal gland and their relation to clinical outcome

“…Tellado reported that young patients with adenoid cystic carcinomas have a better prognosis than adult patients 10. Wide surgical removal versus local resection, results insignificant for the prognosis.…”

Surgical Management of Locally Advanced Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Gland

“…It is believed that adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland in childhood and adolescence is associated with a lower histologic grade and better survival. 13 All patients in our cohort were adults.…”

Primary Epithelial Malignancies of the Lacrimal Gland: The 2003 Ramon L. Font Lecture

“…19,21,[52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65] The mean age at presentation is 40 years, but it can occur at any age. A number of cases have been recognized in the first and second decades.…”

“…Adenoid cystic carcinoma has a tendency to recur late after incomplete excision, to exhibit local invasion and sometimes distant metastasis. [52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65] In 1987, Henderson stressed the dismal prognosis of this neoplasm. 54 Consequently, it has remained customary to use aggressive treatment, mainly orbital exenteration and removal of adjacent orbital bone (radical orbitectomy) combined with irradiation or chemotherapy.…”