MALT* lymphoma of lacrimal system (*mucosa associated lymphoid tissue)

Authors
Voegtle, R Choudat, L Agbaguede, I Girard, B
Citation
R. Voegtle et al., MALT* lymphoma of lacrimal system (*mucosa associated lymphoid tissue), J FR OPHTAL, 22(8), 1999, pp. 884-887
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
JOURNAL FRANCAIS D OPHTALMOLOGIE
ISSN journal
01815512 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
884 - 887
Database
ISI
SICI code
0181-5512(199910)22:8<884:MLOLS(>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Mucose-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma can occur in various localizatio ns. We describe the case of a patient presenting bilateral MALT lymphoma in volving a lacrimal gland and a lacrimal duct. Biopsy specimens are required for histologic diagnosis. Such low-grade lymphomas are generally treated m edically with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Prognosis is generally favorabl e. A complete work-up is required to determine extension. These patients sh ould be followed regularly.