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Kalra G, Fu R, Medina Mendez CA, Errera MH, Waxman EL. Choroidal Mass in a Patient with Undiagnosed Pulmonary Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024; 32:658-663. [PMID: 37043645 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2192284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Langerhan cell histiocytosis (LCH), although not a common cause, should be kept in the differential diagnosis for a patient that presents with a choroidal mass. CASE PRESENTATION A 28-year-old female presented with a 4-day history of vision loss and associated pain in her right eye. EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATIONS A dilated fundus examination revealed a deep subretinal, orange, mottled lesion with associated serous retinal detachment. Ultrasonography demonstrated a solid mass at the posterior pole. Fluorescein angiography revealed corresponding, small, punctate, hyperfluorescent areas with leakage and pooling in the late phase outlining the subretinal fluid. Optical coherence tomography confirmed the choroidal elevation and subretinal fluid. In addition to starting oral steroids for addressing the patient's acute symptoms, a metastatic workup was ordered due to the lesion's appearance. Diagnosis: Computed tomography (CT) of the chest showed nodular lesions and subsequent lung biopsy was S-100 and CD1a positive, diagnostic of Langerhan's cell histiocytosis (LCH). TREATMENT AND OUTCOME The patient was treated with six cycles of vinblastine and prednisolone therapy followed with a subsequent taper of steroids. Complete resolution of signs and symptoms was noted. DISCUSSION A review of all reported cases of ophthalmic LCH with or without choroidal involvement was conducted. Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches described in these reportshave been summarized in the current manuscript. This case highlights the importance of pursuing a systemic workup in patients with uveal mass lesions. LCH should be considered in the differential of every choroidal mass.
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- Gagan Kalra
- Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ghassemi F, Riazi-Esfahani H, Ebrahimiadib N, Amini A, Mahdizad Z. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Uvea with a Ciliochoroidal Mass: A Case Report of Management with Systemic Therapy. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med 2023; 2023:5543131. [PMID: 37694161 PMCID: PMC10491478 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5543131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Background This study is aimed at exploring a case of choroidal Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) successfully treated with systemic corticosteroid and immunosuppressant. Case presentation. A 24-year-old man with known multisystem LCH developed loss of vision, ocular pain, conjunctival injection, panuveitis, and a ciliochoroidal mass. After receiving an intravenous methylprednisolone pulse, oral high-dose corticosteroids, and methotrexate, the mass resolved quickly and completely without flare-ups during 6 months of follow-up. Conclusions Intraocular involvement of LCH is rare and can present with or without a history of multisystemic disease. The diagnosis is challenging, and the standard treatment is not established. Systemic anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive therapy could be an effective treatment, as the LCH itself contains an essential element of inflammation and the symptoms may be mainly inflammatory.
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- Fariba Ghassemi
- Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Retina & Vitreous Service, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Retina & Vitreous Service, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Retina & Vitreous Service, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Retina & Vitreous Service, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Alzahem T, Alkatan HM, Maktabi AM, Alsulaiman N, Cruz AAV. Ophthalmic histiocytic lesions (diseases of the L group): A multicenter clinicopathological study of 18 cases and review of literature. Eur J Ophthalmol 2023; 33:556-566. [PMID: 35816372 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221113431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) are rare histiocytic disorders in the L (Langerhans) group diseases. They range from self-limited benign diseases to lethal disseminated forms. METHODS This retrospective study was conducted in 3 tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia and Brazil. Histopathological records were searched for all patients diagnosed with ocular and periocular histiocytic disorders from January 1993 to December 2018. Histopathological slides and medical files were reviewed for data collection and simple analysis of demographics, clinical manifestations, and management. The relevant literature is reviewed. RESULTS Twenty-two eyes of 18 patients with biopsy-proven histiocytic disorders in the L group were included. Female-to-male ratio was 1.25:1. Average age at presentation was 14 years (range, 1-54). LCH was diagnosed in 14 eyes, while eight eyes had ECD. All LCH cases were unilateral and confined to the bone as cases of eosinophilic granuloma (EG), while patients with ECD were bilateral. Commonest presentations in EG and ECD were eyelid swelling (85.7%) and periocular xanthomas (75%), respectively. Orbit was involved in 100% of EG cases, with bony erosion in 54.5%. Relevant systemic involvement was found in 100% of ECD and 21% of EG cases. Surgical intervention was needed in 16 of the 22 eyes (72.7%). All EG and 25% of patients with ECD required surgical excision. CONCLUSIONS Histiocytic disorders are a rare group of diseases, including the L group. Relevant systemic associations require specific and selective therapy. A high clinical index and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential for the proper evaluation and management of these patients.
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- Tariq Alzahem
- Ophthalmology Department, College of Medicine, 37850King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,King Saud University Medical City, 37850King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Vitreoretinal Division, 46670King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Ophthalmology Department, College of Medicine, 37850King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,King Saud University Medical City, 37850King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department, College of Medicine, 37850King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department, 46670King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Oculoplastics Division, 46670King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Ophthalmology Department, 42496School of Medicine of Ribeirão-Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Kim J, Steeples LR, Jones NP. Ocular Involvement in the Histiocytoses: A Literature Review with an Illustrative Case Series. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2021; 30:600-614. [PMID: 34637661 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1936566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Purpose: To describe and illustrate recent reclassification and clinical descriptions of the histiocytoses, diagnosis and management, and effects on the eye and adnexaePatients and methods: Literature review with an illustrative case series of seven patients with histiocytosis and ophthalmic involvement from a single tertiary centre.Results: Skin lesions with signs including eyelid mass, orbital bone destruction, bizarre keratic precipitates, limbal or iris mass, haemorrhagic anterior uveitis, subretinal lesions of uncertain etiology, ischaemic retinopathy, optic neuropathy, and apparent steroid-resistant inflammations should be comprehensively investigated.Conclusions: Ophthalmic involvement in histiocytosis is rare. Clinical manifestations vary from limited single-organ disease to lethal systemic infiltration or malignancy. Radiology may identify lesions for biopsy. Histology with appropriate markers is essential. Oncology advice may be required.
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- Jennifer Kim
- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.,Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Moreker MR, Dudani AI, Sharma TR, Patel K, Smruti BK. Isolated intraocular histiocytosis-A rarely reported entity masquerading clinically as uveitis. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 68:2054-2056. [PMID: 32823479 PMCID: PMC7690470 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_565_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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An immunocompetent, 25-year-old gentleman with bilateral chronic uveitis presented to various uveitis clinics at different points of time with documented typical clinical features of Toxoplasma Chorioretinitis (Headlight in fog appearance), Behcet's Disease (Hypopyon with peripheral retinal vasculitis), and Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis (Granulomatous Intermediate Uveitis with positive Interferon-gamma release assay) and had been treated with anti-toxoplasma drugs, oral prednisolone, and immunomodulation with oral Mycophenolate/oral Azathioprine to no avail. After cytological examination of vitreous aspirate, he was found to have non-Langerhans cell Histiocytosis which responded to chemotherapy with Vinblastine and Cyclophosphamide.
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- Mayur R Moreker
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Oncology, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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