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[Non-Hodgkin orbital lymphoma: case report]
Cristiane do Prado Silva1, Maria Aparecida Domingues, Silvana Artioli Schellini
1Departamento de Oftalmologia, Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|June 3, 2008
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of orbital non-Hodgkin lymphoma presenting as chronic epiphora and eyelid tumors. Prompt diagnosis and combined treatment led to successful resolution of symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Orbital non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a rare malignancy.
- Bilateral chronic epiphora and proptosis can be presenting symptoms.
Observation:
- A 75-year-old male presented with persistent bilateral epiphora and inferior eyelid tumors.
- Initial endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy procedures did not resolve the epiphora.
- Biopsies confirmed orbital non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Findings:
- The patient received systemic chemotherapy and dacryocystorhinostomy.
- This combined treatment approach resulted in good resolution of symptoms.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering lymphoma in orbital presentations.
- Emphasizes the effectiveness of multimodal treatment for orbital lymphoma.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for managing complex orbital conditions.
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