Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma Presenting Solely with Asymptomatic Peripheral Drusenoid Lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Primary vitreoretinal lymphoma (PVRL) is a rare malignant tumor that typically involves the retina, vitreous, or optic nerve head. PVRL often occurs concurrently with central nervous system lymphoma. Here, we present the first report of a patient with biopsy-confirmed PVRL presenting solely with asymptomatic peripheral drusenoid lesions.

Case presentation

A woman in her 70s presented with new elevated amelanotic yellow lesions with overlying pigment in both of her eyes not previously seen prior to cataract surgery. Over the next 4 months, there was waxing and waning of lesions which resolved and first appeared in the right eye and then the left. A diagnostic vitrectomy of the left eye revealed B-cell lymphoma. The patient elected for initial treatment with radia

SUBMITTER: Lu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324244 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature