Concretion from a lacrymal gland

Object numberGC.7278
TitleConcretion from a lacrymal gland
DescriptionConcretion from a lacrymal gland, from an adult.
The concretion forms an irregular calcified mass 50 mm. in length and about 15 mm. in maximum breadth. It suggests calcification of a chronic inflammatory lesion which may have occupied the site of a destroyed lacrymal gland.
Object nameEYE, lacrymal gland
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 6.5 cm
Width: 4 cm
Depth: 4 cm