Abstract
Kuttner Tumour is a chronic inflammatory disease diagnosed histologically. It is under-diagnosed due to lack of awareness of the disease. We present a case of a 40-year old female with recurrent upper lid swelling. Biopsy revealed the diagnosis of Kuttner Tumours of the lacrimal glands. Although surgical excision is a treatment option, it can be treated with a course of steroids. Our patient opted for conservative management. We describe the presentation and course of the case, with an emphasis on the histological features of the tumour.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Dacryocystitis / diagnostic imaging
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Dacryocystitis / pathology*
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Dacryocystitis / surgery
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Female
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Functional Laterality
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Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / pathology*
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / surgery
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Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
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Prednisolone / administration & dosage
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Sialadenitis / diagnostic imaging
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Sialadenitis / pathology*
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Sialadenitis / surgery
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Submandibular Gland Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Submandibular Gland Diseases / pathology*
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Submandibular Gland Diseases / surgery
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Prednisolone