Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia of the lacrimal gland in a patient with sarcoidosis

F Hafezi; I Moesen; G Carels; C Mooy; Dion Paridaens

doi:10.1007/s00347-009-2010-5

Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia of the lacrimal gland in a patient with sarcoidosis

F Hafezi, I Moesen, G Carels, C Mooy, Dion Paridaens

Ophthalmology

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Abstract

We report a case of bilateral lacrimal gland involvement as the first sign of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia in a patient with sarcoidosis. Histological analysis of an incisional biopsy revealed a lymphoplasmocytic lymphoma consistent with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia. No noncaseating granulomas were encountered. Systemic treatment was initiated and resulted in complete resolution of the lesions. In a patient with a systemic disease, such as sarcoidosis, and lacrimal gland involvement, a biopsy of the lacrimal gland mass should be taken to make a correct diagnosis and start appropriate treatment.

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)	60-+
Journal	Ophthalmologe
Volume	107
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-009-2010-5
Publication status	Published - 2010

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