Lacrimal gland tumor

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Lacrimal gland anatomy

Often patients need surgery to remove the tumor. Cancerous tumors may need additional treatment.

The outlook is generally excellent for noncancerous growths. The outlook for cancer depends on the type of cancer and stage at which it is discovered.

Review Date: 08/06/2009
Reviewed By: Alan Lipkin, MD, Otolaryngologist, Private Practice Denver, Colorado. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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