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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma masquerading as orbital cellulitis.

S T Mak1, A C M Wong, R K K Tse

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Caritas Medical Centre, Shamshuipo, Hong Kong. dr.makst@gmail.com

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|December 8, 2010
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Acute proptosis, eyelid swelling, and chemosis can mimic cellulitis but may indicate malignancy. Early radiological scans are crucial for unilateral proptosis to rule out cancers like lymphoma.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Proptosis is a common clinical presentation.
  • Differential diagnosis of proptosis often includes orbital cellulitis.
  • Prompt diagnosis is essential for effective management.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with acute proptosis, eyelid swelling, and chemosis.
  • Initial treatment was directed towards presumed cellulitis.
  • The patient's condition rapidly deteriorated.

Findings:

  • Radiological and pathological assessments revealed large B-cell lymphoma.
  • Malignancy was the underlying cause of the proptosis.
  • The patient succumbed to the disease within two months.

Implications:

  • Proptosis, particularly unilateral, warrants thorough investigation beyond common infections.
  • Radiological imaging is critical for identifying underlying malignancies.
  • Timely diagnosis of orbital tumors can improve patient outcomes.