Primary conjunctival mantle cell lymphoma on 18F-FDG PET/CT Scan: A case report.
- Author:
Jehan Maher Mohamed Amin L. Abdelkawi
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- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Case Report; mantle Cell Conjunctival Lymphoma; fluorodeoxyglucose
- MeSH: Lymphoma, Non-hodgkin; Positron-emission Tomography
- From: The Philippine Journal of Nuclear Medicine 2024;19(1):24-29
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT scan is a vital imaging modality in the majority of oncologic situations. It is proven useful in staging, management and monitoring of lymphomas. Numerous subtypes of lymphomas exist; however, we present the first documented case of a 56-year-old, Filipino, male patient who is diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma of the conjunctiva (MCL). MCL is an extremely rare type of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has an aggressive nature with an estimated incidence of 2-4/1,000,000. This case highlights the critical role that PET/CT scans play in directing treatment decisions and monitoring the response of conjunctival MCL to therapy.
- Full text:2024072310433083296100135.pdf
