A lacrimal gland tumor is a tumor in one of the glands that produces tears. The lacrimal gland is located under the outer part of each eyebrow. Lacrimal gland tumors can be harmless (benign) or cancerous (malignant). About half of lacrimal gland tumors are benign.
Symptoms may include:
Most lacrimal gland tumors will need to be removed with surgery. Cancerous tumors may need other treatment too, such as radiation or chemotherapy.
Mitchell Machtay is a Radiation Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Machtay has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Lacrimal Gland Tumor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Machtay is currently accepting new patients.
Harry Quon is a Radiation Oncologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Quon has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Lacrimal Gland Tumor. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Dry Mouth, Throat Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Quon is currently accepting new patients.
Nyall London is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. London has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Lacrimal Gland Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinusitis, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.
The outlook is most often excellent for noncancerous growths. The outlook for cancer depends on the type of cancer and stage at which it is discovered.
Summary: Orbital masses develop at the expense of the orbital structures lacrimal glands, oculomotor muscles, optic nerve, meningeal spaces, peripheral nerves, bone wall, orbital fat, lymphoid structures or vascular structures. These masses can be tumors, benign or malignant, or pseudotumor, mainly represented by specific or non-specific orbital inflammation. Pathology is of considerable importance for the...
Published Date: September 03, 2021
Published By: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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