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Orbital Burkitt's lymphoma in a homosexual man with acquired immune deficiency.

Arch Ophthalmol. 1984 Oct;102(10):1533-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85022033
Brooks HL Jr; Downing J; McClure JA; Engel HM

Abstract: 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.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/PATHOLOGY/ THERAPY Adult Antineoplastic Agents, Combined/THERAPEUTIC USE Burkitt's Lymphoma/ETIOLOGY/*PATHOLOGY/THERAPY Case Report Combined Modality Therapy Ecchymosis/ETIOLOGY/PATHOLOGY *Homosexuality Human Male Orbital Neoplasms/ETIOLOGY/*PATHOLOGY/THERAPY Radiotherapy Dosage Testicular Neoplasms/PATHOLOGY/SECONDARY/THERAPY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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