MODIFIED LATERAL ORBITOTOMY APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LARGE LACRIMAL GLAND TUMOUR – A CASE REPORT

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumour of the lacrimal glands. A case of pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland is reported in a 35 years old male who presented with a long history ofdrooping of left upper eyelid, gradual progressive diminution of vision with a slowly progressive swelling over left upper outer orbit. On examination, irregular, lobulated swelling present in the supero-lateral orbit & on ophthalmoscopy, disc edema, macular edema & retinal striations were seen. CT Scan & histopathology confirmed the diagnosis. Patient was managed by modified lateral orbitotomy and showed postoperative uneventful recovery.