Beware the empty curette!
Orbit
; 21(2): 177-80, 2002 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12029575
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
Chalazions are a common occurrence in the eyelids due to chronic inflammation in the tarsal plate. Treatment of non-resolving cases may involve incision and curettage. Chalazions that are recurrent should arouse suspicion. We present a case of a pleomorphic adenoma of the palpebral portion of the lacrimal gland, which was misdiagnosed as a chalazion. PATIENT ANDMETHODS:
A 41-year-old Caucasian lady initially presented with a swelling in the outer part of her right upper eyelid. A diagnosis of chalazion was made and two attempts at incision and curettage failed to resolve the lesion. She was then referred to the oculoplastics/adnexal unit. A more detailed examination revealed involvement of the palpebral part of her lacrimal gland. A CT-scan confirmed this and she proceeded to have a lateral orbitotomy to remove the tumour.RESULTS:
Histological confirmation of a pleomorphic adenoma of the palpebral portion of the lacrimal gland was obtained. The lacrimal gland had been completely excised.CONCLUSION:
Persistent or recurrent meibomian cyst should be treated with suspicion. A careful orbital examination including lid eversion should always be performed to outrule a more sinister pathology.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Adenoma Pleomorfo
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Neoplasias Oculares
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Doenças do Aparelho Lacrimal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Orbit
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Irlanda