Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia Presenting as Bilateral Scleral Nodules
Joint Authors
Vazquez-Botet, Rene
Cumba, Ricardo J.
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To report a case of transient lymphoid hyperplasia presenting as bilateral nodular scleral mass in a young male patient.
Design.
Observational case report.
Methods.
Chart review.
Causes of scleritis were considered and excluded based on detailed history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations.
Results.
Excisional biopsy of scleral lesions indicated lymphoid tissue.
Immunohistochemical studies revealed a polyclonal population of T and B cells consistent with a benign reactive process.
Conclusions.
Chronic exposure of the ocular adnexa to many allergens and irritants may lead to activation of the inflammatory cascade.
In severely allergic patients activation may be exponential and elicit an immune-mediated response resulting in a transient lymphoid reactive process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cumba, Ricardo J.& Vazquez-Botet, Rene. 2015. Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia Presenting as Bilateral Scleral Nodules. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059349
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cumba, Ricardo J.& Vazquez-Botet, Rene. Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia Presenting as Bilateral Scleral Nodules. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059349
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cumba, Ricardo J.& Vazquez-Botet, Rene. Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia Presenting as Bilateral Scleral Nodules. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059349
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059349