- Department of Neurosurgery, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Kapil Jain
Department of Neurosurgery, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India
DOI:10.4103/sni.sni_270_18
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Abstract
Background:Primary orbital lymphomas are a rare subset of tumors constituting 1–2% of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. They are mostly indolent B-cell lymphomas presenting with gradual progressive proptosis, decreased visual acuity, restricted ocular mobility, and diplopia. The role of surgery is mainly for obtaining a biopsy. Most of these tumors require multimodality treatment including chemotherapy, radiation, or both, which have major role.
Case Description:We report one such case of marginal zone lymphoma of the orbit in a female with significant proptosis who was treated with multimodality treatment, including surgical excision as a major treatment modality. Decompression of symptomatic proptosis was followed by chemotherapy and radiation.
Conclusion:Primary orbital lymphoma is a rare clinical entity with diverse clinical outcomes. It can be successfully managed with surgical excision for decompression of mechanical proptosis followed by chemotherapy, radiation, or both.
Keywords: Marginal zone lymphoma, orbital lymphoma, proptosis
INTRODUCTION
Primary orbital lymphomas are a rare subset of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. They are mostly indolent, slow-growing B cell lymphomas, usually presenting with progressive proptosis. The role of surgery is mainly for obtaining a biopsy, and the management of such tumours involves multimodality treatment. Here, we report the case of a marginal zone lymphoma of the orbit that was treated with surgical excision as a major treatment modality. Decompression of symptomatic proptosis was followed by chemotherapy and radiation.
CASE REPORT
A 47-year-old lady presented with a history of gradual progressive bulging of the right eye for 5 years. The proptosis was significant and restricting the right eye movement laterally [
DISCUSSION
Orbital lymphoma is reported as the most common malignant tumor of ocular adnexa constituting 55% of all orbital tumors.[
Cases reported tumors with high vascularity where either wedge biopsy or total tumor clearance was done.[
Multimodality treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation or a combination have been advocated in the management of orbital lymphomas. Staging of tumor is an important guide to selection of an appropriate treatment strategy. Surgery alone; however, is not recommended due to the high rate of local relapse. Surgery is usually utilized as a diagnostic tool. Complete remission without significant complications has been reported with radiation alone with a median dose of 3,060 cGy (centigrays).[
CONCLUSION
To conclude, primary orbital lymphoma is a rare clinical entity with diverse clinical course. It can be successfully treated with multimodality treatment after appropriate staging.
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