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Moussa K, Begaj T, Ma K, Barrantes PC, Eliott D, Sobrin L. Systemic lymphoma masquerading as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome: Report of a case with multimodal imaging and histopathology. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2022; 27:101643. [PMID: 35800404 PMCID: PMC9254356 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose To report a case of systemic diffuse large B cell lymphoma presenting with ocular manifestations and neurologic findings resembling Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome. Observations A 51-year-old Caucasian man presented with headache, ear pain, and blurry vision in both eyes. He was found to have bilateral exudative retinal detachments. After a short period of initial improvement with high dose systemic corticosteroid, his condition significantly worsened. An extensive work-up, including a kidney biopsy, led to a diagnosis of systemic diffuse large B cell lymphoma. He had excellent recovery following treatment with appropriate chemotherapy. Conclusions and Importance Systemic malignancy may present with ocular manifestations and may masquerade as another diagnosis. An unexpected clinical course may suggest an alternative diagnosis. A broad systemic work-up including an evaluation for malignancy should be considered for patients presenting with unexplained exam or systemic findings.
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- Kareem Moussa
- Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 2400, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Corresponding author. Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, 4860 Y Street, Suite 2400, Sacramento, CA, 95817-2307, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Associated Retinal Consultants, William Beaumont Hospital, 3555 W, Thirteen Mile Road, Suite LL-20, Royal Oak, MI, 48073, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, USA
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- David G. Cogan Laboratory of Ophthalmic Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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Niidome E, Usui Y, Takahashi R, Nagao T, Goto H. Vitreoretinal lymphoma occurring after systemic chemotherapy for primary conjunctival diffuse large B cell lymphoma: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27347. [PMID: 34596140 PMCID: PMC8483852 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ocular adnexal lymphoma and vitreoretinal lymphoma are rare forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. They are regarded as distinct disease entities due to the differences in molecular mechanism, management, and outcome. We present a rare case of conjunctival diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that developed to vitreoretinal lymphoma after systemic chemotherapy. PATIENT CONCERNS A 60-year-old man presented with a left salmon-colored conjunctival mass. DIAGNOSIS A biopsy was performed, and histopathologic examination showed DLBCL. Immunohistochemical staining was positive for CD20 with increased κ to λ light chain ratio. INTERVENTIONS Bone marrow biopsy also revealed DLBCL. Gallium-67 scintigraphy showed abnormal uptake only in the left orbital lesion. Ann Arbor stage was estimated as IV. The patient underwent systemic combination chemotherapy and immunotherapy. OUTCOMES Four months after the last course of chemotherapy, primary conjunctival DLBCL relapsed, manifesting vitreous opacity. Diagnostic vitrectomy confirmed a diagnosis of vitreoretinal lymphoma. LESSONS Conjunctival DLBCL and vitreoretinal lymphoma are both DLBCL. After systemic chemotherapy for conjunctival DLBCL, the lymphoma may relapse in intraocular sites as secondary vitreoretinal lymphoma.
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- Erina Niidome
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Tan WJ, Wang MM, Ricciardi-Castagnoli P, Chan ASY, Lim TS. Cytologic and Molecular Diagnostics for Vitreoretinal Lymphoma: Current Approaches and Emerging Single-Cell Analyses. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 7:611017. [PMID: 33505989 PMCID: PMC7832476 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2020.611017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Vitreoretinal lymphoma (VRL) is a rare ocular malignancy that manifests as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent mistreatment and to reduce the high morbidity and mortality associated with VRL. The disease can be diagnosed using various methods, including cytology, immunohistochemistry, cytokine analysis, flow cytometry, and molecular analysis of bulk vitreous aspirates. Despite these options, VRL diagnosis remains challenging, as samples are often confounded by low cellularity, the presence of debris and non-target immunoreactive cells, and poor cytological preservation. As such, VRL diagnostic accuracy is limited by both false-positive and false-negative outcomes. Missed or inappropriate diagnosis may cause delays in treatment, which can have life-threatening consequences for patients with VRL. In this review, we summarize current knowledge and the diagnostic modalities used for VRL diagnosis. We also highlight several emerging molecular techniques, including high-resolution single cell-based analyses, which may enable more comprehensive and precise VRL diagnoses.
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- Wei Jian Tan
- A. Menarini Biomarkers Singapore Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Singapore
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- Translational Ophthalmic Pathology Platform, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Translational Ophthalmic Pathology Platform, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.,Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- A. Menarini Biomarkers Singapore Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Singapore
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