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A rare malignant transformation of benign lacrimal tumor

ABSTRACTLacrimal gland tumors are common in middle age group individuals. Proptosis is one of their common presentations. Sometimes the tumors may undergo malignant changes which if neglected can be life threatening. Here we present a case of 49 years male with gradual painless protrusion and diminution of vision in his right eye for eight years and more since last 2 months, with restriction of ocular motility in right lateral gaze. Expecting a benign mass, superolateral orbitotomy with excisional biopsy was done which astonishingly revealed carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma with components of adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma without any lymphovascular invasion. Proptosis and vision of the patient in right eye improved post excisional biopsy without any residual mass in respective follow ups. Keywords: Adenocarcinoma; Lacrimal gland; Malignant transformation; Proptosis.