A Case of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Manifesting Bilateral Periobital Infiltration with Swelling.
- Author:
Young Mook YOON
1
;
Hyo Chan JANG
;
Dong Seok KIM
;
Sang Won KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of Taegu-Hyosung School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma;
Periorbital swelling
- MeSH:
Adult;
B-Lymphocytes;
Biopsy;
Cytoplasm;
Eyelids;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Lymph Nodes;
Lymphoma;
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral*;
Orbit;
Pseudolymphoma;
Recurrence
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(9):1343-1347
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Periorbital swelling is a rather common symptom. Of the causes, the associated lymphoproliferative diseases rarely involve, and, if any, pseudolymphoma and B-cell type of lymphoma are mostly implicated. We report herein a case of unspecified peripheral T-cell lymphoma presenting as only manifestation of bilateral orbital swelling. A 32-year-old woman had a fluctuant course of bilateral mild erythematous swelling without ocular or lymph node involvement for about 2 years. Biopsy specimens from the left upper eyelid showed infiltration of medium-sized atypical cells with pleomorphism, convoluted nuclei, scant cytoplasm and less prominent nuclei. The cell was LCA, UCHL-1 and CD3 positive, but negative for L26. She received six cycles of CHOP combined therapy, with a marked improvement. No relapse was noted during a period of about a 6-month follow-up.
