# A Case of Lacrimal Sac Sarcoma

**Authors:** Yamamoto Yuki, Kenta Uemura, Yuichi Teranishi, Masaya Oishi, Kishiko Sunami

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79121 · Cureus · 2025-02-16

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of a lacrimal sac sarcoma, highlighting its misdiagnosis as a common condition.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a clinical case of lacrimal sac sarcoma, emphasizing diagnostic challenges.

## Key findings

- Lacrimal sac sarcomas are rare and can mimic chronic dacryocystitis.
- Delayed diagnosis is common due to similar symptoms of benign conditions.

## Abstract

Malignant tumors arising from the lacrimal sac are rare and present with diverse clinical symptoms. Many primary malignant tumors of the lacrimal sac exhibit lacrimation and are easily misdiagnosed as chronic dacryocystitis, delaying diagnosis and treatment. In this report, we describe a case of a sarcoma that was thought to have originated in the lacrimal sac.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** chronic dacryocystitis (MONDO:0004925)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Sac Sarcoma (MESH:D012509), chronic dacryocystitis (MESH:D003607), Malignant tumors (MESH:D009369)

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