Question
The condition shown in the picture below moves the eyeball ?
A. Downwards and outwards.
B. Downwards and inwards.
C. Upwards and outwards.
D. Upwards and inwards.
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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The condition shown in the picture above represents Pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland.
Benign mixed tumour of lacrimal gland IPleomorphic adenoma’
- It is also known as pleomorphic adenoma and occurs predominantly in young adult males.
- Clinically it presents as a slowly progressive painless swelling in the upper-outer quadrant of the orbit displacing the eyeball downwards and outwards.
- It is locally invasive and may infiltrate its own pseudocapsule to involve the adjacent periosteum.
- Histologically, it is characterised by presence of pleomorphic myxomatous tissue, just like benign mixed tumour of salivary gland.
- Treatment consists of complete surgical removal with the capsule. Recurrences are very common following incomplete removal.
