Lacrimal system

Lacrimal gland neoplasia

• Primary

  • Pleomorphic adenoma: most common epithelial tumour of the lacrimal gland

    • Mixed histopathology
    • Slow-growing: may indent the bone of the lacrimal fossa but does not erode
    • Pseudo-encapsulated: avoid biopsy which can increase risk of recurrence by rupturing…