| Literature DB >> 19669149 |
F Hafezi1, I Moesen, G Carels, C Mooy, D Paridaens.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 19669149 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-009-2010-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmologe ISSN: 0941-293X Impact factor: 1.059