Summary
Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) arising in the lacrimal sac is a rare neoplasm.
Despite radical surgery and radiotherapy, these tumors generally have a poor prognosis
due to an often late diagnosis, high rate of loco-regional recurrence and mortality.
There are only a relatively small number of documented cases of TCC when compared
to other epithelial malignancies of the lacrimal drainage system. As would be anticipated,
there are currently no evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the treatment
of these lesions. We present an illustrative case and consider the literature in relation
to current surgical management of these tumors. We propose an alternate management
consideration for these tumors.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 10, 2011
Accepted:
September 15,
2011
Received:
August 9,
2011
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© 2011 Published by Elsevier Inc.
