A Case of MALToma Masquerading as a Lacrimal Caruncular Granuloma
10.3341/jkos.2024.65.2.157
- Author:
Jong Hoon LEE
1
;
Hyo Ju JANG
;
Sung Sun KIM
;
Kyung-Chul YOON
;
Hyeon-Jeong YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2024;65(2):157-160
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Purpose:To report a case of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALToma) that presented as a lacrimal caruncular granuloma.Case summary: A 38-year-old woman presented with a mass in the right lacrimal caruncle and had a history of incision and drainage. Examination revealed a 4-mm elevated mass at the lacrimal caruncle, which resembled a granuloma. The mass was excised under local anesthesia and a MALToma was diagnosed based on the histopathological examination.
Conclusions:Although rare, a MALToma can present as a granuloma-like lacrimal caruncular mass. Excision and biopsy of the lacrimal caruncular mass are essential to obtain a definitive diagnosis.
