Radiological-Pathological Correlation in Plasmablastic Lymphoma in an Immunocompromised Patient. (21st October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moramarco, A.; Marenco, M.; La Cava, M.; Lambiase, A.
• Other Names: Rosa Nicola Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in ophthalmological medicine. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-10-21
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology; Eye Diseases; Eye -- Diseases; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/4746050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6722

Abstract

Abstract : Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a malignant, rare, and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with poor response to treatment that most commonly involves the oral mucosa of immunodeficient patients. The orbit might be primarily or secondarily involved; on the other hand other pathological conditions, i.e., fungal infections, may localize in the orbit in both immunocompromised patients and drug user, which might have similar radiological features. We describe the clinical, radiological, and pathological features of an orbital plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) in an immunocompromised HIV positive drug user patient.