J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1989 Apr;30(2):299-303.
A Case of Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Orbit Treated by Radiotherapy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, National Medical Center, Korea.
Abstract
- Malignant lymphoma is mainly found in lymphnodes but extralymphatic organs may be rarely involved. Malignant lymphoma of the orbit is relatively rare representing less than 1% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. All lymphoid tumors of the orbit are radiosensitive and are mainly treated wiht curative intent by irradiation. We report a case of orbital malignant lymphoma in a 41-year-old male patient. He received radiation therapy and subsequent enucleation and till now is clinically free of the disease.
