[Epithelioma of the lacrimal sac. Review of the literature and analysis of 8 cases]. / Les épithéliomas du sac lacrymal. Revue de la littiérature et analyse de huit observations.

ABSTRACT

Eight patients with lacrimal sac epitheliomas are reported and the published literature reviewed. Clinical signs of these very particular type of tumor are described, as well as their method of extension to the upper facial region which has now been perfectly documented by computed tomography images. Papillomatous forms are relatively frequent, progression of the tumors is slow, and the prognosis for recurrences is fairly good if extensive surgery has been applied.