[Primary uveal lymphoma effectively treated with radiotherapy: a case report and literature review].

Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao

1Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou 310013, China. E-mail:

Published: April 2018

Primary uveal lymphoma is a type of intra-ocular lymphoma. Unlike the intra-ocular lymphomas involving the retina and vitreous, primary uveal lymphoma generally has a low-grade nature and an indolent clinical course. It is a relatively rare condition, and the diagnosis can be challenging. We present a rare case of primary uveal lymphoma involving the choroid, ciliary body, iris and conjunctiva that was successfully treated with radiotherapy and achieved full remission.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1673-4254.2018.04.01DOI Listing

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