Metastasis of Lung Adenocarcinoma to the Lacrimal Sac.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The authors report an unusual case of lung adenocarcinoma metastasis to the lacrimal sac. A 61-year-old woman with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer presented with left facial pain and epiphora. She was found to have an elevated tear meniscus associated with a firm, fixed medial canthal mass. Orbital imaging demonstrated nodular enlargement of the lacrimal drainage apparatus. Biopsy of the lacrimal sac was performed, and it revealed a metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. The patient received targeted radiation therapy to the lacrimal sac, and her dose of maintenance chemotherapy was increased. The patient's symptoms have since improved. This case of lung cancer involving the lacrimal sac highlights the importance of thorough oncologic surveillance, even with respect to locations atypical for metastatic spread.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Eng, VA; Lin, JH; Mruthyunjaya, P; Erickson, BP
Published Date
- May 1, 2021
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 37 / 3S
Start / End Page
- S152 - S154
PubMed ID
- 32976332
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1537-2677
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001827
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States