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Case Report

Unexpected recurrence and rapid progression of lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma during pregnancy: a case report

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Pages 645-649 | Received 27 Jan 2022, Accepted 22 Apr 2022, Published online: 03 May 2022

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