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Antonella De Stefani1, Paolo Boffano, Guido Bongioannini
1From the *Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Turin, Italy; and †Turin, Italy.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 10, 2014
Summary
Orbital non-Hodgkin lymphoma is rare and challenging to diagnose. This case study shows successful treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with chemotherapy, achieving complete disease resolution.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Hematology
Background:
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma rarely presents in the orbit.
- Orbital lymphomas pose diagnostic and management challenges due to nonspecific features.
Observation:
- A 69-year-old woman presented with a 5-year history of painless left lower eyelid swelling.
- Diagnosis of orbital diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was confirmed via MRI and incisional biopsy.
- Staging included CT scans of the chest and abdomen.
Findings:
- The patient received two chemotherapy regimens: one with doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone, 6-mercaptopurine, and methotrexate, followed by R-COMP-14 (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, nonpegylated liposomal doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone).
- Complete resolution of orbital lymphoma was achieved.
Implications:
- Multidisciplinary management is essential for orbital lymphomas.
- Understanding staging processes is crucial for effective treatment, even for non-head and neck specialists.
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