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  • Title: [Inflammatory pseudotumor of the lacrimal gland. Apropos of 2 cases].
    Author: Chaoui Z, Mellal Z, Boulanouar A, Ouahabi A, Khamlichi A, Hamani AB.
    Journal: J Fr Ophtalmol; 1999 May; 22(5):562-5. PubMed ID: 10417917.
    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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