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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Melanoma of the lacrimal sac: An extremely rare location From a radiologist perspective.

Anas Orgi, Salma El Ouadih, Salma Moussaoui, Aicha Merzem, Hasnaa Belgadir, Omar Amriss, Nadia Moussali, Naima El Benna

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Anas OrgiRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Salma El OuadihRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Salma MoussaouiRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Aicha MerzemRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Hasnaa BelgadirRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Omar AmrissRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Nadia MoussaliRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Naima El BennaRadiology Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lacrimal sac tumors are rare with epithelial tumors being the most common type. Melanoma of the lacrimal sac is an exceptional finding. Few cases have been reported so far in the literature. We report the case of a sixth year old male, with no pathological background, who was referred to the hospital for chronic dacryocystitis resistant to treatment. Computed tomography dacryocystography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed, in favor of a large mass of the lacrimal sac and lacrimal canal suggestive of melanoma. Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. PET-CT was positive and showed abnormal activity in the lung, liver and bones, in favor of metastasis.

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Computed tomography dacryocystographyLacrimal sacMagnetic resonance imagingMelanoma

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PMID39055106
PMCPMC11269826

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