Primary non hodgkin’s lymphoma of lacrimal sac presented as recurrent acute dacryocystitis: A case report
Journal Title: Journal of Acute Disease - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Primary non Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the lacrimal sac is uncommon but potentially delay in diagnosis as it may mimic the presentation of primary post saccal nasolacrimal duct obstruction. In this article, we reported a case of primary non Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the lacrimal sac presented with recurrent acute dacryocystitis in a young lady. A 28 years old Malay lady had history of persistent epiphora on left eye for 4 years. Prior to presentation to our clinic, it was preceded by progressive recurrent painful medial canthal swelling for 6 months duration. Clinical diagnosis of post saccal naso lacrimal duct obstruction was made and otorhinolaryngology assessment revealed intranasal mass. Endoscopic excision was done showed diffuse large B cell lymphoma on histology. The patient was started on 6 cycles of chemotherapy which subsequently result in no recurrence of the tumour post chemotherapy. Any case of post saccal nasolacrimal duct obstruction should be investigated thoroughly as it may become as a presentation of other sinister pathology.
Authors and Affiliations
Noor Shirlyna Irma Ngah, Ramiza Ramza Ramli, Adil Hussein, Hasnan Jaafar
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- DOI 10.12980/jad.6.2017JOAD_2016_79
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