Systemic small noncleaved cell lymphoma presenting as a posterior choroidal mass.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a patient with intraocular involvement by systemic, small noncleaved cell lymphoma.


METHODS
Case report and review of the literature.


RESULTS
A patient presented with a diffusely elevated choroidal mass. Systemic evaluation led to the diagnosis of unsuspected disseminated lymphoma.


CONCLUSIONS
Small noncleaved cell lymphoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of a choroidal mass.
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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242, USA.
Polk
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Boldt
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Turner
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D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000175:diagnosis; D014792:Visual Acuity