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Surgical Treatment of an Endolymphatic Sac Tumor
Published on: May 26, 2023
Primary non Hodgkin's lymphoma of the lacrimal sac
Ramachandran Venkitaraman1, Mathew K George
1Division of Medical Oncology, Royal Darwin Hospital, Casuarina, Australia. doctormathewkgeorge@yahoo.co.in.
Background:
Primary Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) of the lacrimal sac is rare.
Methods:
The clinical features of a 78 year old female who presented with epiphora and swelling of the left lacrimal sac are described.
Results:
Computerised tomography showed a mass involving the left lacrimal sac. Histopathological examination revealed a diffuse large B cell NHL. Immunohistological examination demonstrated B cell origin. Chemotherapy could not be administered due to co morbid conditions. The patient was treated with radiotherapy to a dose of 45 Gy in 25 fractions. Patient is disease free and on follow up after 36 months.
Conclusion:
Primary radiotherapy is a treatment option with curative potential for localized NHL of the lacrimal sac and may be considered in patients who cannot tolerate appropriate chemotherapy.
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