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Choroidal involvement in lymphomatoid granulomatosis.

A D Pearson1, A W Craft, J M Howe

  • 1Department of Child Health, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Pulmonary lymphomatoid granulomatosis can affect the eyes, causing vision problems like double vision. Chemotherapy effectively treated both the eye condition and the underlying disease in a young patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder with a propensity for pulmonary involvement.
  • Ocular manifestations of lymphomatoid granulomatosis are uncommon but can lead to significant visual impairment.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old male presented with monocular diplopia, indicating a potential ocular complication.
  • Ophthalmic examination and fluorescein angiography demonstrated bilateral choroidal involvement, suggesting systemic disease affecting the eyes.

Findings:

  • The patient received a treatment regimen including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and prednisone, a common chemotherapy combination for lymphoproliferative disorders.
  • Following treatment, the patient's diplopia resolved, and fluorescein angiography confirmed a return to normal choroidal vascular appearance.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering ocular involvement in pediatric patients diagnosed with pulmonary lymphomatoid granulomatosis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate systemic chemotherapy can lead to favorable visual outcomes and disease remission.
  • The findings underscore the systemic nature of lymphomatoid granulomatosis and the need for comprehensive patient evaluation.

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