Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the lacrimal gland: case report of an exceptional location.

Authors :: Boudhas A
Allaoui M
El Asri F
Rharrassi I
El Ochi MR
Tbouda M
Chahdi H
Al Bouzidi A
Oukabli M
Source :: BMC clinical pathology [BMC Clin Pathol] 2017 Aug 17; Vol. 17, pp. 12. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Aug 17 (Print Publication: 2017).
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Background: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT) is a mesenchymal neoplasm of intermediate biological potential that may affect a wide range of anatomic sites but has a particular predilection for the lung and intra-abdominal soft tissues.<br />Case Presentation: We report here an exceptional case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor arising in the lacrimal gland and presenting as an orbital mass in a 24-year-old male.<br />Conclusion: This report aims to discuss the importance of histopathological and immunohistochemical findings in arriving at the diagnosis, which helps dictate the management, treatment and prognosis of the patient.

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