A Case of Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Orbit Treated by Radiotherapy.
- Author:
Jin Hwal SUH
1
;
Dong Gun KIM
;
Hyung Jeon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, National Medical Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
orbital malignant lymphoma;
radiotherapy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Lymphoma*;
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin;
Male;
Orbit*;
Radiotherapy*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1989;30(2):299-303
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malignant lymphoma is mainly found in lymphnodes but extralymphatic organs may be rarely involved. Malignant lymphoma of the orbit is relatively rare representing less than 1% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. All lymphoid tumors of the orbit are radiosensitive and are mainly treated wiht curative intent by irradiation. We report a case of orbital malignant lymphoma in a 41-year-old male patient. He received radiation therapy and subsequent enucleation and till now is clinically free of the disease.
