Carcinoid tumour in the lacrimal gland

A case of carcinoid tumour in the lacrimal gland is described, thought to be a metastasis from a known primary lesion in the mediastinum. The results of light and transmission electron microscopic examination are presented, and the possibility of the lesion representing a second primary tumour discu...

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Published in:Documenta ophthalmologica 1989-09, Vol.73 (1), p.43-51
Main Authors: HARRIS, D. C. M, CLARK, C. V, BARTHOLOMEW, R. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy
Carcinoid Tumor - secondary
Carcinoid Tumor - ultrastructure
Eye Neoplasms - secondary
Eye Neoplasms - ultrastructure
Humans
Lacrimal Apparatus - ultrastructure
Male
Mediastinal Neoplasms
Medical sciences
Ophthalmology
Tumors and pseudotumors of the eye, orbit, eyelid, lacrimal apparatus
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Summary:A case of carcinoid tumour in the lacrimal gland is described, thought to be a metastasis from a known primary lesion in the mediastinum. The results of light and transmission electron microscopic examination are presented, and the possibility of the lesion representing a second primary tumour discussed.
ISSN:0012-4486
1573-2622
DOI:10.1007/BF00174126