Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Jun 2011
Comparative StudyOrbitocranial approach for treatment of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland.
Multiple treatment options exist for management of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland. Our objective was to perform an analysis of outcomes in a cohort of patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland treated identically with an orbitocranial approach. ⋯ The orbitocranial approach followed by postoperative irradiation achieves excellent local and regional control rates for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland, although patients remain at risk long-term for distant metastases. Orbital bone removal to obtain adequate margins should be a routine part of tumor resection for these malignancies.