Clinical Features and Treatment Results of Conjunctival Lymphoproliferative Lesions
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1820-1826, 2004.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To investigate the clinical features of conjunctival lymphoproliferative lesions and associated systemic lymphoma, and to determine the recurrence rate and prognosis according to treatment methods.METHODS:
Eighteen patients with conjunctival lymphoproliferative lesions were followed up. We retrospectively analyzed data for clinical symptoms, anatomical location, histological type, associated systemic lymphoma, and treatment results.RESULTS:
Conjunctival lymphoproliferative lesions were classified according to WHO classification benign lymphoid hyperplasia in 7 patients, MALT-lymphoma in 7, and small B lymphocytic lymphoma in 4. Systemic lymphoma existed in 2 patients (11.1%). Remission was not achieved in one patients treated by surgical excision and chemotherapy. Complete remission was achieved in 5 patients with conjunctival malignant lymphoma treated by surgical excision, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.CONCLUSIONS:
We consider that aggressive treatment using radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgical excision in conjunctival malignant lymphoma is needful to achieve complete remission and prevent recurrence.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Radiotherapy
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Recurrence
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
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Retrospective Studies
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Classification
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Drug Therapy
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Hyperplasia
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Lymphoma
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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