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HTLV Associated T‐cell Lymphoma Presenting as a Sinus Mass with Proptosis: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Mascarinas Christopher,
Prufer Neil,
Hanson Matthew
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.21192
Subject(s) - citation , medicine , center (category theory) , library science , computer science , crystallography , chemistry
Results: A 48 year old woman from Guyana presented with bilateral eye swelling and unilateral vision loss progressing over 4 weeks. On examination there was severe bilateral proptosis and chemosis. Imaging studies showed a large mass centered in the ethmoid sinuses with bilateral orbital invasion but no intracranial extension. An orbital biopsy revealed a large Tcell lymphoma. Serologic tests for HTLV were positive. She was treated with chemotherapy and responded well with improvement of vision in both eyes.