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Conjunctival lymphoma during pregnancy: a case report
Sherine Jue Ong1, Shih-Ming Jung2, Hsin-Chiung Lin3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Keelung, Taiwan.
BMC Ophthalmology
|July 29, 2017
Summary
This case study describes conjunctival lymphoma (a type of eye cancer) in a pregnant woman. The indolent mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma showed minimal regrowth during pregnancy without radiation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Presents a rare case of conjunctival lymphoma in a young woman.
- Highlights the complication of pregnancy with ocular malignancy.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old woman experienced progressive blepharoptosis over 2 years.
- Bilateral giant papillomatous masses in the conjunctival fornix were observed.
- Histopathology confirmed mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma, immunoglobulin kappa monotype.
Findings:
- The MALT lymphoma was confined to the conjunctiva, with no systemic or orbital involvement.
- Partial regrowth of the conjunctival lymphoma occurred 6 months post-excision.
- The lymphoma remained indolent throughout the pregnancy without radiotherapy.
Implications:
- Conjunctival MALT lymphoma can be managed conservatively during pregnancy.
- This case underscores the indolent nature of some conjunctival lymphomas.
- Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care in managing ocular tumors during pregnancy.
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