DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2022.v08i06.005

Pages: 440-443

Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign salivary gland neoplasm most commonly seen in major salivary glands. It’s composed of several epithelial and myoepithelial tissue elements. Pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland is a rare entity and accounts for approximately 12–25% of all lacrimal tumours. Of these 90% are seen in the orbital part and only 10% are present in the palpebral part of the lacrimal gland. We present a case report of a 33 years old female with a complaint of painless swelling in the right upper eyelid which was gradually increasing in size. A provisional diagnosis of a lacrimal gland neoplasm was made. The lacrimal mass was resected with enbloc enucleation via supratarsal fold approach. On histopathaological evaluation it showed typical morphological features of pleomorphic adenoma. After 12 months of enucleation, patient recovery was satisfactory without any signs of recurrence. This case is presented for its rarity and it highlights the need for proper diagnosis and treatment plan in the cases of benign lacrimal gland tumours.