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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2022; 10(11): 3630-3638
Published online Apr 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i11.3630
Published online Apr 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i11.3630
Pleomorphic adenoma of the left lacrimal gland recurred and transformed into myoepithelial carcinoma after multiple operations: A case report
Wen-Peng Huang, Li-Ming Li, Jian-Bo Gao, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Huang WP contributed to the acquisition and analysis of the work, drafted the manuscript, imaging data collection and analysis; Li LM contributed to the manuscript editing; Gao JB wrote the review and editing; all authors met the requirements for authorship for the submitted version and agreed to its submission.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Bo Gao, PhD, Academic Research, Chairman, Chief Doctor, Instructor, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 1 East Jianshe Road, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China. jianbogaochina@163.com
Received: December 14, 2021
Peer-review started: December 14, 2021
First decision: January 25, 2022
Revised: February 2, 2022
Accepted: February 27, 2022
Article in press: February 27, 2022
Published online: April 16, 2022
Peer-review started: December 14, 2021
First decision: January 25, 2022
Revised: February 2, 2022
Accepted: February 27, 2022
Article in press: February 27, 2022
Published online: April 16, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case illustrates that pleomorphic adenoma should be completely removed during the first operation to prevent capsule rupture and tumor cell implantation. When complete resection is not possible due to the anatomical site, postoperative radiotherapy should be performed to control the lesion and prevent infiltration and malignant transformation to myoepithelial carcinoma. Postoperative follow-up, especially long-term follow-up for recurrent cases, is necessary and systemic examination should be undertaken to prevent distant metastasis.