Ocular adnexal lymphoma: classification, clinical disease, and molecular biology

Ophthalmol Clin North Am. 2005 Mar;18(1):187-97, x. doi: 10.1016/j.ohc.2004.11.001.

Abstract

A broad spectrum of lymphomas can affect the eye and orbital tissues. This article discusses those that affect the orbit, lids, lacrimal gland, and conjunctiva.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Conjunctival Neoplasms* / classification
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms* / pathology
  • DNA, Neoplasm / genetics
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eye Neoplasms* / classification
  • Eye Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Eye Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / classification*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / genetics
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / pathology*
  • Lymphoma* / classification
  • Lymphoma* / genetics
  • Lymphoma* / pathology
  • Orbital Neoplasms / classification
  • Orbital Neoplasms / genetics
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • DNA, Neoplasm