[Mixed tumor of the lacrimal gland (case history over a 20-year period)].

A case of the tumor of the orbita is presented. It caused large exophthalmus and partial damage of orbital bones without any loss in the visual acuity in the 20-year period of increasing. Before operation a tumor of the lacrimal gland or an angioma was suspected. A histopathological examination of the whole removed tumor revealed the presence of mixed tumor cells.