Sectorial choroidal ischemia associated with ipsilateral lacrimal gland tumor

Am J Ophthalmol. 1997 Aug;124(2):263-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70803-7.

Abstract

Purpose: To report the association of sectorial choroidal ischemia with ipsilateral tumor of the lacrimal gland.

Methods: Case report. In a 62-year-old man, a complete ophthalmologic examination, including fluorescein angiography and computed tomographic scans of the orbit, was performed. The patient underwent an en bloc excisional biopsy of the tumor.

Results: Fluorescein angiography of the left eye showed extensive sectorial choroidal ischemia superotemporal to the optic disk with macular involvement and associated chorioretinal folds. The patient was found to have a benign mixed tumor of the left lacrimal gland.

Conclusion: The tumor of the lacrimal gland may have compressed choroidal vessels and short posterior ciliary arteries with subsequent sectorial choroidal ischemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / complications*
  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / diagnostic imaging
  • Choroid / blood supply*
  • Choroid / pathology
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / complications*
  • Ischemia / pathology
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / complications*
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed