Right Lacrimal Gland (Glandula lacrimalis dexter)
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Anatomy
The right lacrimal gland produces the aqueous tear film component for the right eye under parasympathetic control from the greater petrosal nerve (CN VII).
Clinical notes
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign epithelial neoplasm of the lacrimal gland, presenting as a slow-growing painless superolateral orbital mass.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Lacrimal Gland?
The right lacrimal gland produces the aqueous tear film component for the right eye under parasympathetic control from the greater petrosal nerve (CN VII).
Why is the Right Lacrimal Gland clinically important?
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign epithelial neoplasm of the lacrimal gland, presenting as a slow-growing painless superolateral orbital mass.
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