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Orbital lymphoma simulating thyroid orbitopathy.

John F Payne1, Carol L Shields, Ralph C Eagle

  • 1Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.

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|July 21, 2006
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Orbital lymphoma can mimic thyroid eye disease, presenting with similar symptoms and imaging findings. Prompt diagnosis via muscle biopsy and appropriate treatment led to complete tumor control in this case.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Thyroid orbitopathy is a common cause of proptosis and motility disturbances.
  • Orbital tumors can present with symptoms mimicking thyroid eye disease.

Observation:

  • An 82-year-old male presented with vertical diplopia and left eye swelling.
  • Clinical examination revealed left eye proptosis, motility restriction, and eyelid edema.
  • Orbital MRI showed enlarged extraocular muscles, initially suggestive of thyroid orbitopathy.

Findings:

  • Normal thyroid function tests and detailed MRI findings indicated a non-thyroid pathology.
  • Muscle biopsy confirmed large B-cell lymphoma.
  • The patient achieved complete tumor control with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy.

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Implications:

  • Orbital lymphoma can present with symptoms and imaging characteristics mimicking thyroid orbitopathy.
  • Diagnostic muscle biopsy is essential for differentiating lymphoma from thyroid eye disease.
  • Prompt diagnosis and multimodal treatment are vital for managing orbital lymphoma.