T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of vitreous associated with mycosis fungoides

Citation
Gc. Williams et al., T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of vitreous associated with mycosis fungoides, ARCH OPHTH, 118(2), 2000, pp. 278-280
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology,"da verificare
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
ISSN journal
00039950 → ACNP
Volume
118
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
278 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9950(200002)118:2<278:TLDOVA>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
A 59-year-old man with a history of mycosis fungoides developed loss of vis ual acuity and visual field in the left eve. Epiretinal lesions were presen t in the right eye and multifocal choroidal lesions, optic disc edema, and vitritis were present in the left eye. A diagnostic vitrectomy was performe d and cytologic examination of the vitreous confirmed the diagnosis of T-ce ll lymphoproliferative disorder. Systemic and intrathecal chemotherapy resu lted in marked improvement in ocular signs and symptoms. At last follow-up, the patient was found to have improved visual acuity in the left eye; howe ver, significant worsening of his systemic condition developed and he died shortly thereafter.