Abstract
Primary cutaneous lymphoma represents a distinct clinical entity within the spectrum of haematological malignancy. A case of primary cutaneous B cell lymphoma is reported, presenting in an 87-year-old female with a 2-year history of intermittent swelling and discolouration of the right upper and lower eyelids, in the absence of systemic symptoms. Histopathological examination of an incision biopsy revealed a lymphoid infiltrate in the dermis with immunophenotypic features of B cell lymphoma. Staging investigations confirmed the absence of systemic disease. Treatment with oral chemotherapy was undertaken with a good response. Ophthalmologists should include primary cutaneous lymphoma in the differential diagnosis of recurrent eyelid swelling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 672-674 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Eyelid neoplasms
- Eyelids
- Lymphoma