Purpose To report a unique case of primary undifferentiated large cell carcinoma (LCCA) of the lacrimal gland, a tumor not previously described in the ophthalmic literature. Design Single interventional case report. Participants A patient affected by undifferentiated LCCA of the lacrimal gland. Methods A 65-year-old white man with a 3-month history of a painful mass...
2002 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology Francesco P. Bernardini, MD,1,2 Mohammad Moin, FRCOphth,1 Robert C. Kersten, MD,Diana Reeves, MD, Dwight R. Kulwin, MD Objective: To determine the usefulness of “routine” lacrimal sac biopsy to evaluate unsuspected neoplasm or systemic disease in patients with acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Design: Noncomparative, interventional case series with histopathologic...
We read Mombaerts and Colla’s article with interest, and have a few comments concerning their technique. First, we believe that the use of an endoscope or direct intranasal visualization to assist in the insertion of the tube is critical to avoid contact of the tube with the middle turbinate or nasal septum. This is also...
