Inflammatory pseudotumor of the lacrimal gland. Apropos of 2 cases] |
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| Authors: | Z Chaoui Z Mellal A Boulanouar A Ouahabi A Khamlichi A B Hamani |
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| Affiliation: | Clinique Universitaire Ophtalmologique B, H?pital des Spécialités CHU lbn Sina, Institut Rabat, Maroc. |
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| Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Inflammatory pseudotumors of the orbit are relatively common accounting for 12 to 15% of all orbital diseases. Lacrimal gland location is exceptional. CASE REPORTS: We report 2 patients aged 30 and 25 years who underwent surgery for an isodense tumor of the lacrimal gland. Immunohistochemistry revealed an inflammatory pseudotumoral process. Both patients are recurrence-free 2 years follow-up. DISCUSSION: Inflammatory pseudotumors of the orbit, particularly those located in the lacrimal gland still raise unresolved questions concerning the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. CONCLUSION: Lacrimal gland localizations of inflammatory pseudotumors must be recognized due to difficulties in diagnosis and therapeutic management. |
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