Conjunctival lymphoid hyperplasia presenting with bilateral panuveitis

Alexander S. Ioannidis, Poornima Rai, Bridget Mulholland

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To report on a case of bilateral conjunctival lymphoid hyperplasia presenting with bilateral panuveitis in a female patient.

DESIGN: Observational case report.

METHODS: In this case excisional biopsy indicated lymphoid tissue. Immunohistochemistry showed a follicular architecture with appropriate zoning of B and T lymphocytes.

RESULTS: Causes of panuveitis were considered and excluded based on a detailed history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations. The bilateral panuveitis resolved on topical corticosteroids and visual acuity returned to normal.

CONCLUSIONS: Ocular adnexal lymphoproliferative lesions consist of a spectrum of disease entities, including reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, atypical lymphoid hyperplasia, and lymphoma. There are no established clinical criteria to differentiate between these lesions. This case highlights the importance of a thorough ophthalmic examination in these patients, as an intra-ocular inflammatory process may accompany the conjunctival findings. Futhermore, we advocate periodic follow-up examinations because of the small potential risk of developing ocular or systemic lymphoma in these patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)566-568
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume139
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2005

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