Lymphoproliferative Disease of the Orbit

Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila). 2015 Mar-Apr;4(2):106-11. doi: 10.1097/APO.0000000000000102.

Abstract

Lymphoproliferative diseases of the orbit account for majority of orbital tumors. The pathologies range from reactive lymphoid hyperplasia to specific IgG4-related inflammation to malignant lymphomas. This review summarizes current concepts regarding pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, and treatment strategies of major orbital lymphoproliferative diseases based on updated and relevant bibliography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Autoimmune Diseases / diagnosis
  • Autoimmune Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology
  • Lymphoma* / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma* / therapy
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders* / therapy
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Orbital Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Orbital Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Radiotherapy / methods

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Immunoglobulin G