Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the palpebral lobe of the lacrimal gland - case report and literature review.

Epithelial tumors of the lacrimal gland are rare and usually develop in the orbital lobe. We report the exceedingly rare occurrence of a primary adenoid cystic carcinoma in the palpebral lobe of the lacrimal gland. A 26-year-old female was referred for evaluation of a gradually enlarging mass in the lateral upper eyelid, previously diagnosed as a chalazion. Computed tomography revealed a heterogeneous round lesion anterior to the orbital rim. Excisional biopsy was compatible with an adenoid cystic carcinoma. After excluding distant metastasis, and as the patient refused adjuvant radiotherapy, a second surgical procedure, with wide local excision, was indicated. Follow-up showed no recurrence. This case highlights the importance of performing a thorough clinical examination when diagnosing any lateral upper eyelid mass. A high index of suspicion for malignant tumors of the lacrimal gland should always be maintained, and a complete excision with histological analysis should be preferred whenever possible.

Fabry Disease: A Atypical Presentation.

Fabry Disease (FD) is a rare X-linked recessive disease caused by mutations in the GLA gene that lead to a decrease or lack of activity of the enzyme alpha galactosyl A. This lysosomal storage disorder results in progressive damage and dysfunction of several organs and, depending on the type of mutation and gender of the patient, and it may have different manifestations. As FD is a multisystem disease with a progressive character and varying severity, the diagnosis can be challenging, especially when it comes to non-classical forms. As this is a hereditary disease, its diagnosis impacts not only the patient but also his family, making an accurate and timely diagnosis even more important. We present the case of a 59-years-old man diagnosed with non-classical FD, with previous neurological and psychiatric complaints, who was admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that required orotracheal intubation for airway protection and transferred to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).