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Systemic small noncleaved cell lymphoma presenting as a posterior choroidal mass
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|April 29, 1998
Summary
Systemic small noncleaved cell lymphoma can manifest as a choroidal mass. This diagnosis should be considered in patients presenting with such ocular findings.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Intraocular involvement by systemic lymphoma is rare.
- Small noncleaved cell lymphoma is an aggressive malignancy.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a diffusely elevated choroidal mass.
- Initial presentation mimicked other ocular pathologies.
Findings:
- Systemic evaluation revealed unsuspected disseminated small noncleaved cell lymphoma.
- The choroidal mass represented ocular infiltration by the lymphoma.
Implications:
- Small noncleaved cell lymphoma must be included in the differential diagnosis of choroidal masses.
- Early detection through systemic evaluation is crucial for patient management.