De novo papillary squamous carcinoma of the lacrimal sac

We report a rare case of a papillary squamous carcinoma of the lacrimal sac diagnosed at first presentation. The initial presentation of the patient discussed here mimicked that of a lacrimal sac mucocele. This report highlights the clinicopathological characteristics of this tumour, as well as the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Auris, nasus, larynx nasus, larynx, 2003-05, Vol.30 (2), p.205-208
Hauptverfasser:	Salib, Rami J., Afoakwah, Emmanuel O.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Carcinoma, Papillary - pathology Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology Diagnosis Eye Neoplasms - pathology Humans Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases - pathology Lacrimal sac Male Management Middle Aged Papillary squamous carcinoma
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a rare case of a papillary squamous carcinoma of the lacrimal sac diagnosed at first presentation. The initial presentation of the patient discussed here mimicked that of a lacrimal sac mucocele. This report highlights the clinicopathological characteristics of this tumour, as well as the multidisciplinary approach required in its management.
ISSN:	0385-8146 1879-1476
DOI:	10.1016/S0385-8146(03)00004-X