A Case of Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Orbit Treated by Radiotherapy.

Suh, Jin Hwal; Kim, Dong Gun; Kim, Hyung Jeon

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1989;30(2):299-303.
Published online February 1, 1989.

A Case of Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Orbit Treated by Radiotherapy.

Jin Hwal Suh, Dong Gun Kim, Hyung Jeon Kim

Department of Ophthalmology, National Medical Center, Korea.

방사선요법으로 치유된 안와내 악성임파종 1 예

서진활(Jin Hwal Suh),김동건(Dong Gun Kim),김형전(Hyung Jeon Kim)

Abstract

Malignant lymphoma is mainly found in lymphnodes but extralymphatic organs may be rarely involved. Malignant lymphoma of the orbit is relatively rare representing less than 1% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. All lymphoid tumors of the orbit are radiosensitive and are mainly treated wiht curative intent by irradiation. We report a case of orbital malignant lymphoma in a 41-year-old male patient. He received radiation therapy and subsequent enucleation and till now is clinically free of the disease.

Key Words: orbital malignant lymphoma;radiotherapy