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.
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.
Powari
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Department of Cellular and Anatomical Pathology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK. manishpowari@doctors.net.uk
Simpson
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Quinn
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McCullagh
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Sarsfield
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D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008232:Lymphoproliferative Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult