Orbital Burkitt's lymphoma in a homosexual man with acquired immune deficiency.
A 22-year-old homosexual man had persistent systemic lymphadenopathy and a three-week history of rapid swelling and induration of his right upper eyelid. Acquired immune deficiency leading to the development of lymphoma was suspected. A biopsy specimen of the mass revealed Burkitt's lymphoma and treatment with systemic chemotherapy and radiation therapy resulted in remission. A significant number of patients with acquired immune deficiency are developing Burkitt's lymphoma. The three separate syndromes of acquired immune deficiency and their associated ophthalmic manifestations are discussed.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002051:Burkitt Lymphoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy