Conjunctival Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma

Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) represents an uncommon variant of T-cell lymphomas and most often presents insidiously with systemic symptoms. This report constitutes the first documented case of conjunctival AITL, masquerading as nodular episcleritis, and describes both the clinical and p...

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Published in:Ocular oncology and pathology 2015-02, Vol.1 (2), p.71-76
Main Authors: Patel, Darshak S., Rundle, Paul, Salvi, Sachin M., Fernando, Malee, Mudhar, Hardeep Singh
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Language:English
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Case Series and Brief Reports
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Summary:Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) represents an uncommon variant of T-cell lymphomas and most often presents insidiously with systemic symptoms. This report constitutes the first documented case of conjunctival AITL, masquerading as nodular episcleritis, and describes both the clinical and pathological findings. Furthermore, conjunctival T-cell lymphoma in general remains a rare occurrence, and a survey of previously reported cases reveals a wide variation in clinical presentation. A high index of suspicion, thorough examination and conjunctival biopsy are essential to reaching the diagnosis of conjunctival lymphoma. © 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel
ISSN:2296-4681
2296-4657
DOI:10.1159/000368247