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. 2007 Nov 6:5:127.
doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-5-127.

Primary non Hodgkin's lymphoma of the lacrimal sac

Ramachandran Venkitaraman  1 , Mathew K George
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Primary non Hodgkin's lymphoma of the lacrimal sac

Ramachandran Venkitaraman et al. World J Surg Oncol. .

Abstract

Background: Primary Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) of the lacrimal sac is rare.

Methods: The clinical features of a 78 year old female who presented with epiphora and swelling of the left lacrimal sac are described.

Results: Computerised tomography showed a mass involving the left lacrimal sac. Histopathological examination revealed a diffuse large B cell NHL. Immunohistological examination demonstrated B cell origin. Chemotherapy could not be administered due to co morbid conditions. The patient was treated with radiotherapy to a dose of 45 Gy in 25 fractions. Patient is disease free and on follow up after 36 months.

Conclusion: Primary radiotherapy is a treatment option with curative potential for localized NHL of the lacrimal sac and may be considered in patients who cannot tolerate appropriate chemotherapy.

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Figure 1
Computerised Tomograph of the orbit showing the lacrimal sac tumour with contrast enhancement.
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