Invasive Carcinoma Ex-Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Lacrimal Gland with a Cystadenocarcinoma Component: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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(a) Clinical photo of the patient at time of presentation, direct view. (b) Computed tomography maxillofacial, axial cut. Illustrating a 3.8 cm mass of the lateral orbit eroding the lateral orbital wall with a soft tissue component extending into the orbit causing proptosis and nonaxial displacement of the globe. (c) MRI brain and orbit T1 fat-suppressed image with gadolinium showing a lobulated mass with mixed cystic and solid components and inhomogeneous enhancement, involving the left lateral orbital wall and suprazygomatic left masticator space. Additionally, the mass demonstrates edema and enhancement suggesting infiltration by the mass.

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