Abstract
Purpose:
To treat large-cell lymphoma in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and bilateral vitreous cells.
Methods:
The patient underwent a diganostic vitrectomy.
Results:
Biopsy of the vitreous specimen disclosed large B-cell lymphoma. Large B-cell lymphoma occurring in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is referred to as Richter's syndrome.
Conclusions:
Large-cell lymphoma of Richter's syndrome can occur in the eye. This case expands the clinical spectrum of organ involvement in Richter's syndrome.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use
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Biopsy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Eye Neoplasms / complications*
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Eye Neoplasms / pathology
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Eye Neoplasms / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / complications*
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / complications*
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / therapy
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / complications*
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / pathology
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / therapy
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
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Visual Acuity
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Vitreous Body / pathology
Substances
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
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Prednisolone