Exudative retinal detachment secondary to orbital and intraocular benign lymphoid hyperplasia.
A 69-year-old white woman presented with glaucoma secondary to benign lymphoid hyperplasia and elevated episcleral venous pressure. Retinal detachment developed subsequent to trabeculectomy and cataract formation. A biopsy of orbital tissue that surrounded the vortex veins revealed mature lymphocytes. Cytology of subretinal fluid also revealed the presence of lymphocytes. Radiation therapy resulted in absorption of subretinal fluid.
D000368:Aged; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008221:Lymphoid Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology*