A stone in the lacrimal gland: a case report and literature review
- 12 February 2019
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Orbit
- Vol. 39 (1), 48-52
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01676830.2019.1576741
Abstract
A 59-year-old man presented with recurrent localized redness of the right eye for 3 months duration despite topical antibiotic and steroid administration. Examination revealed focal conjunctival injection in the temporal region and a palpable right lacrimal gland. During incisional biopsy, a small, white, hard mass was noted within the lacrimal gland, which was surgically removed. Histopathological examination revealed a lacrimal gland ductule stone. The conjunctival injection resolved immediately after surgery. A thorough review of literature was done, which yielded 19 cases of lacrimal gland stones reported in modern literature and these cases were reviewed.Keywords
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