%0 Journal Article
%T Unique Finding of a Fetal Rhabdomyoma in the Lacrimal Gland
%A Alyssa Erin Sidoff
%A Son Ho
%A Laura Bratton
%A Alejandra Valenzuela
%J Vision Pan-America
%D 2013
%I Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
%X Fetal rhabdomyomas are a rare neoplasm composed of immature striated muscle cells that resemble rhabdomesenchymal cells during weeks 6-10 of embryogenesis. This tumor, though well-described in many anatomic locations, is most commonly found in the head and neck region. We report a case that highlights the difficulty in diagnosing a fetal rhabdomyoma in the lacrimal gland of a 56 year old woman. This case report gives an overview of this rare neoplasm, detailing the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
%K Lacrimal Gland
%K neoplasm
%K fetal rhabdomyoma
%U http://journals.sfu.ca/paao/index.php/journal/article/view/45/pdf