An unusual case of Epstein-Barr virus driven lymphoproliferative disorder of the conjunctiva which mimicked a high grade lymphoma: a sheep in wolf's clothing

M Powari; A Simpson; A Quinn; P McCullagh; P Sarsfield

doi:10.1136/jcp.2008.063818

An unusual case of Epstein-Barr virus driven lymphoproliferative disorder of the conjunctiva which mimicked a high grade lymphoma: a sheep in wolf's clothing

J Clin Pathol. 2009 Jul;62(7):656-8. doi: 10.1136/jcp.2008.063818.

Authors

M Powari¹, A Simpson, A Quinn, P McCullagh, P Sarsfield

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cellular and Anatomical Pathology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK. manishpowari@doctors.net.uk

PMID: 19561237
DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2008.063818

Abstract

Lymphoid proliferations represent 25-33% of acquired sub-epithelial conjunctival lesions which are excised or biopsied in patients over 15 years of age. These lesions are reported in association with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). One such case of EBV associated spontaneously regressed monoclonal B cell infiltrate in conjunctiva that mimicked a large B cell lymphoma is reported.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Conjunctival Diseases / diagnosis
Conjunctival Diseases / virology*
Conjunctival Neoplasms / diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / complications*
Humans
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / diagnosis*
Lymphoproliferative Disorders / diagnosis
Lymphoproliferative Disorders / virology*
Male
Young Adult