Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign epithelial neoplasm of the lacrimal gland. Complete surgical excision with capsule is the treatment choice. Incomplete excision may result in malignant transformation. The aim of the case report is pleomorphic adenoma of ectopic lacrimal should be considered as differential diagnosis in orbital mass for success treatment. This is the case report of a 63-year-old lady with pleomorphic adenoma of the ectopic lacrimal gland in the superomedial part of the orbit. The tumor was removed by complete surgical excision with its capsule through anterior orbitotomy.

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