Management of orbital diffuse large cell b lymphoma: a case report

Abstract

Benmessaoud H, Ahmut H, Bouhia H, Benali K, Benlmlih M, El kacemi H, El Majjaoui S, Kebdani T, Hassouni K

Orbital lymphoma is a very rare location of large cell lymphomas. It accounts for 10% of orbital tumors. Proptosis is the most frequent sign, but it should be noted that the clinical presentation depends greatly on the initial site of the tumor. The diagnosis is suspected on clinical and radiological elements and confirmed by anatomopathologica exam.

Chemotherapy is the main treatment in the management of orbital lymphoma, often combined with radiation therapy and surgery.

We present a case of orbital diffuse large cell B lymphoma treated with chemothérapy with RCHOP protocol and external radiothérapy, and we discusse current recommendations from the literature

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