DIAGNOSIS OF REACTIVE LYMPHOID HYPERPLASIA BY CHORIORETINAL BIOPSY

We treated a patient with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia in whom the di agnosis was made by chorioretinal biopsy. Histopathologic examination and culture of the biopsied specimen allowed us to rule out a neoplast ic or infectious process. The biopsy result allowed us to treat him wi th systemic corticosteroid alone, thus avoiding the potential harmful side effects of other medications, including antituberculous drugs. Th ere were no surgical or postoperative complications. This study confir ms the usefulness of chorioretinal biopsy for establishing a diagnosis and formulating a rational treatment plan.