Vitreoretinal Lymphoma as the Initial Presentation of a Breast Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma. (September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martin, Cole A.; Admirand, Joan H.; Ghafoori, Shelley Day
• Is Part Of: Journal of vitreoretinal diseases. Volume 6:Number 5(2022)
• Page Start: 414
• Page End: 418
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Subjects: breast -- DLBCL -- lymphoma -- malignancy -- uveitis -- vitritis; Retina -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Vitreous body -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Retina -- Diseases; Vitreous body -- Diseases; Periodicals; 617.735005
• DOI: 10.1177/24741264211034162
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2474-1264

Abstract

Purpose: We report a case of vitreoretinal lymphoma as the initial presentation of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the breast. Methods: A case report is presented. Results: A 72-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of vitritis in both eyes. Diagnostic vitrectomy and pathology workup demonstrated atypical lymphoid cells consistent with the presence of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Brain magnetic resonance imaging and lumbar puncture findings were negative for central nervous system lymphoma. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging showed a mass in the left breast, and breast biopsy confirmed aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Conclusions: When vitreoretinal lymphoma is diagnosed, it is important to evaluate for other forms of systemic lymphoma in addition to central nervous system lymphoma.