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Qin VL, Briceño CA. Systemic follicular lymphoma in a patient with a history of thyroid eye disease: a case report. Orbit 2023; 42:209-212. [PMID: 34579605 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1982992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The most common cause of both unilateral and bilateral proptosis in adults is thyroid eye disease (TED), and the diagnosis in typical cases is made without imaging. However, many other orbital diseases, including inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic processes, can mimic the symptoms of thyroid eye disease, highlighting the importance of imaging and biopsy in challenging cases. There are limited reports in the literature of orbital lymphoma being diagnosed in patients with a history of thyroid eye disease. Here, we present the case of a patient with long-standing TED who developed new asymmetric proptosis and was subsequently diagnosed with systemic follicular lymphoma.
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- Vivian L Qin
- Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sharif MW, Mungara S, Bajaj K, Amador P, Khandelwal N. Orbital Lymphoma Masquerading as Euthyroid Orbitopathy. Cureus 2023; 15:e34885. [PMID: 36925990 PMCID: PMC10011929 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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Thyroid eye disease (TED), also called Graves orbitopathy (GO), is the most common diagnosis of orbital tissue inflammation. It is typically associated with the onset of hyperthyroidism, an autoimmune response to excess amounts of thyroid hormone. However, a visible and palpable lump, strictly unilateral or gross asymmetric eye involvement, non-axial (eccentric) proptosis, a lack of lid retraction or lid lag on downward gaze, or weakened muscle function (suggestive of tendon involvement) are the key features of non-TED mediated ocular involvement, as was found in the case we report here. Orbital lymphoma should always be suspected and excluded in all cases of orbital inflammation. Our patient was diagnosed with mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma at 27 years of age, two years after the diagnosis of euthyroid ophthalmopathy. This case highlights the need to include space-occupying lesions in the differential diagnosis of proptosis and gaze restrictions, even in younger patients.
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- Muhammad Waqar Sharif
- Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Permian Basin, Odessa, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Permian Basin, Odessa, USA
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- Hematology and Oncology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Permian Basin, Odessa, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Permian Basin, Odessa, USA
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Das L, Singh U, Malhotra B, Bhadada SK, Rastogi P, Singh P, Dutta P, Tadepalli S. Thyroid eye disease with concurrent orbital lymphoma: a radiological surprise. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab Case Rep 2022; 2022:21-0109. [PMID: 35332876 PMCID: PMC9002204 DOI: 10.1530/edm-21-0109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Summary Thyroid eye disease (TED) is the most common extra-thyroidal manifestation in Graves' disease (GD). Additional/concurrent/synchronous pathologies may be present, especially in elderly patients who present with atypical features such as non-axial (or eccentric) proptosis, absence of lid lag and restricted superior extra-ocular movements. A 70-year-old female presented with progressive proptosis of her left eye and diplopia. She was diagnosed with GD a year prior and initiated on carbimazole. On examination, she had eccentric proptosis, restricted superior extra-ocular movements and a palpable mass in the supero-temporal quadrant of the left eye. Her T3 (1.33 ng/mL) and T4 (8.85 µg/dL) were normal with carbimazole. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)-receptor antibody was positive (3.15 IU/L, reference range <1.75). MRI revealed an enhancing lesion infiltrating the left superior rectus, with concurrent characteristic muscle belly involvement bilaterally. Orbital biopsy showed atypical lymphoid cells (CD20+), suggesting marginal zone lymphoma. CT thorax and abdomen, fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography and bone marrow examination were normal. The patient was administered orbital radiotherapy for her localised lymphoma and carbimazole was continued. TED is the most common cause of orbital involvement overall and in GD. However, additional or alternative pathology may be present which requires evaluation. MRI can be a useful adjunct in these patients. Orbital lymphoma needs to be staged with workup for disseminated disease. Radiotherapy is the treatment of choice for localized disease. The index case provides evidence for synchronous presentation of dual pathology and highlights the importance of astute clinical examination as well as keeps a low threshold for MRI in selected cases. Learning points Thyroid eye disease can co-exist with other ocular pathology, especially in elderly individuals. Eccentric proptosis, absent lid lag and restriction of eye movements (suggesting tendon involvement) should alert towards the presence of alternative pathology. Orbital imaging using MRI not only has greater sensitivity in diagnosing radiologically bilateral disease in patients who have unilateral involvement clinically but is also useful to identify concurrent neoplasms.
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- Liza Das
- Department of Endocrinology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Lo C, Ugradar S, Rootman D. Management of graves myopathy: Orbital imaging in thyroid-related orbitopathy. J AAPOS 2018; 22:256.e1-256.e9. [PMID: 30055270 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A broad understanding of the different imaging modalities used to assess the physiologic changes seen in Graves' orbitopathy complement clinical examination. Subtle applications of radiographic imaging techniques allow for a better understanding of the overall physiology of the orbit, quantify progression of disease, and differentiate it from orbital diseases with overlapping features. A nuanced approach to interpreting imaging features may allow us to delineate inactive from active thyroid eye disease, and advances within this field may arm clinicians with the ability to better predict and prevent dysthyroid optic neuropathy.
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- Christopher Lo
- Division of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Stein and Doheny Eye institutes, University of California, Los Angeles
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- Division of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Stein and Doheny Eye institutes, University of California, Los Angeles
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- Division of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Stein and Doheny Eye institutes, University of California, Los Angeles.
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Ocular adnexal lymphoma (OAL) is a relatively common lesion in the practice of ophthalmic oncology. Although OALs are usually primary tumors, secondary involvement of the ocular adnexae by systemic lymphoma is also possible. The clinical and radiological features of OAL are non-specific. Thorough morphological evaluation, aided by immunostaining, cytogenetic studies and molecular testing, are necessary for accurate diagnosis.
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- Kaustubh Mulay
- National Reporting Centre for Ophthalmic Pathology (NRCOP), Centre For Sight, Hyderabad, India.
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- Oculoplastics, Facial Aesthetics and Ocular Oncology, Centre For Sight, Hyderabad, India
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Plazola Hernández SI, Pérez Terán SA, Moreno Ferreyra LG. Linfoma B de zona marginal extranodal tipo MALT de conjuntiva bilateral tratado con radioterapia y anticuerpo monoclonal en un paciente con orbitopatía distiroidea. REVISTA MEXICANA DE OFTALMOLOGÍA 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mexoft.2013.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Moslehi R, Schymura MJ, Nayak S, Coles FB. Ocular adnexal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a review of epidemiology and risk factors. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2014; 6:181-193. [PMID: 23976898 DOI: 10.1586/eop.11.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ocular adnexal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), the most common form of ophthalmic NHL, has a unique incidence pattern showing a steady and rapid increase in the past few decades, nearly equal rates among both genders, and predominance among Asians/Pacific Islanders. No major cause for ocular adnexal NHL has been identified, although infectious agents, immune disorders and genetic/epigenetic factors have all been implicated in its etiology. Identifying putative risk factors and biologic mechanisms leading to carcinogenesis in ocular adnexal NHL may enable implementation of effective preventive and/or therapeutic approaches for this malignancy. This article summarizes current knowledge on epidemiology of ocular adnexal NHL and the role of various potential risk factors in its etiology.
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- Roxana Moslehi
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, State University of New York at Albany, NY, USA ; Cancer Research Center, State University of New York at Albany, NY, USA
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Griepentrog GJ, Burkat CN, Kikkawa DO, Lucarelli MJ. Tumors masquerading in patients with thyroid eye disease. Orbit 2013; 32:260-2. [PMID: 23662589 DOI: 10.3109/01676830.2013.788669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Thyroid eye disease (TED) is the most common cause of proptosis in adults. The external manifestations of TED are characteristic and the diagnosis is typically made without imaging. Although there are multiple descriptions of primary and secondary orbital tumors initially mistaken for TED in the literature, there are limited reports detailing the findings of patients with long-standing TED whom developed an orbital tumor at a later date. Herein, we present a 6-year retrospective multi-center report of three patients with long-standing TED who developed an initially unsuspected orbital or cavernous sinus tumor.
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- Gregory J Griepentrog
- Oculoplastic, Facial Cosmetic & Orbital Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
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The objective of this case report is to present a rare association of a mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma masquerading as Graves' orbitopathy in a patient with autoimmune hyperthyroidism, without evidence of Graves' ophthalmopathy. A 66-year-old male patient had pain and swelling of the right eye. Evaluation of serum thyroid hormone revealed low thyrotropin, elevated free thyroxin and antithyroperoxidase antibody levels, confirming the diagnosis of Graves' disease. Computed tomographic scan showed intraorbital muscle asymmetry. Biopsy demonstrated a low-grade, B-cell type non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. Treatment included radiotherapy and chemotherapy, with regression of the orbital lesion and medical treatment with methimazole and (131)I. Detailed orbital evaluation should be considered in all patients who present any atypical signs and symptoms of the eyes, to prevent missing important and progressive diagnoses.
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Abdullah A, Elsamaloty H, Patel Y, Chang J. CT and MRI findings with histopathologic correlation of a unique bilateral orbital mantle cell lymphoma in Graves' disease: a case report and brief review of literature. J Neurooncol 2009; 97:279-84. [PMID: 19795189 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-009-0019-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2009] [Accepted: 09/21/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bilateral orbital mantle cell lymphoma is rare. We present an unusual case report of a patient with Graves' disease and no previous history of lymphoma, who was found to have bilateral orbital mantle cell lymphoma on CT and MR imaging which was confirmed histopathologically. To our knowledge, there have been no previously described cases of bilateral mantle cell lymphoma in Graves' disease. Of particular radiologic interest, the left orbital mass presented in a bicompartmental fashion with a discreet intraconal component separated by a fat plane from an extraconal component that extended intraconally. In our review of radiologic literature, this presentation has not been described previously.
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- Asif Abdullah
- Department of Radiology, University of Toledo Medical Center, Room 1217, 3000 Arlington Avenue, 43614-2598, Toledo, OH, USA.
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Daumerie C, Duprez T, Boschi A. Long-term multidisciplinary follow-up of unilateral thyroid-associated orbitopathy. Eur J Intern Med 2008; 19:531-6. [PMID: 19013383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2008.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2007] [Revised: 10/27/2007] [Accepted: 01/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy (TAO) is an autoimmune disease characterized by orbital inflammation involving both adipose tissue and extra-ocular muscles (EOM). Whereas bilateral and possibly asymmetric orbital involvement is commonly found at radiological work-up, mono-orbital involvement is poorly documented, and ascribed to an initial and/or transient stage of subsequent bilateral TAO. METHODS From a cohort of two hundred TAO patients, we selected retrospectively fourteen patients with initial clinical unilateral TAO. Five of them were excluded because of clinical bilateralization. RESULTS The sex ratio was 0.8 (4M, 5F), and mean age 44.6 years (range: 18-63). All patients were euthyroid when the initial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed. One patient was treated with Levothyroxine, because of subclinical hypothyroidism. Eight patients (six smokers) suffered from Graves' disease, of 1-4 years duration, for which they were treated with antithyroid drugs. A thyroidectomy was performed in two patients. None of the patients ever received radioiodine. Six patients remained euthyroid after stopping of the antithyroid regimen, and two became hypothyroid. Seven patients had active, and two severe TAO. Four of nine patients exhibited bilateralization of TAO on initial MRI. Clinical status ultimately improved or normalized in all. In two patients, MRI performed after 9 years demonstrated partial shrinkage of previously enlarged EOMs, together with fatty involution of involved muscles. CONCLUSIONS Unilateral TAO is not different and just as severe as bilateral TAO. At initial work-up MRI shows signs of bi-laterality in 45% (4/9), with mild involvement of 1 or 2 extra-ocular muscles. The radiological status of affected muscles does not normalize, even in the very long term.
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- Ch Daumerie
- Department of Endocrinology Université catholique de Louvain, St-Luc University Hospital, 1200 Brussels, Belgium.
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Rego-Iraeta A, Gonzalez-Carrero J, Poderos-Baeta C, Garcia-Mayor R. Images in thyroidology--MALT lymphoma and thyroid ophthalmopathy. Thyroid 2008; 18:89-90. [PMID: 18302523 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2007.0099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Kao SC, Kau HC, Tsai CC, Tsay SH, Yang CF, Wu JS, Hsu WM. Lacrimal gland extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of MALT-type. Am J Ophthalmol 2007; 143:311-316. [PMID: 17184716 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.10.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2006] [Revised: 10/18/2006] [Accepted: 10/22/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical features and outcome of extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue type (MALT lymphoma) in the lacrimal gland. DESIGN Retrospective, noncomparative, observational case series in an academic referral setting. METHODS A consecutive series of 13 histologically verified MALT lymphoma in the lacrimal gland at presentation was studied. Clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis were analyzed. RESULTS Eight males and five females with a median age of 64 years and a median follow-up time of 48 months were included. All patients had no prior lymphoma and initially presented as MALT lymphoma in the lacrimal gland. Extraorbital involvement at diagnosis was noted in six patients (46.2%). Two patients had autoimmune disease, and both had Stage IV disease at presentation. Treatment consisted of surgical resection in one patient, radiotherapy in four, chemotherapy in four, and combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy in four. Complete remissions were obtained in eight patients (61.5%). Patients with bilateral disease (61.5%) had a higher rate of advanced-stage disease and a poor outcome. Recurrence was noted in two patients. At the last follow-up, eight patients were free of disease, three were alive with disease, one died of sepsis as a complication of chemotherapy, and one died of lymphoma. CONCLUSIONS MALT lymphoma in the lacrimal gland has a high rate of extraorbital involvement and synchronous bilateral lacrimal gland involvement at presentation. The prognosis is relatively poor, especially in patients with advanced disease and bilateral involvement. Extensive staging and long-term follow-up are warranted for these patients.
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- Shu-Ching Kao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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