lymphoma
Lymphatic System Cancer
Plain-language definition
A cancer of the lymphatic system that can involve the eye and orbit. Primary intraocular lymphoma masquerades as chronic uveitis.
Where this term comes up
“Long-term immunosuppression with azathioprine increases the risk of malignancy, including lymphoma, skin cancers, and (in young patients with inflammatory bowel disease combined with anti-TNF therapy) hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma.”
Medication · Azathioprine (Imuran)
“Lymphoma”
Condition · Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
“Differential diagnosis includes lymphoma, orbital inflammatory disease, meningioma, tuberculosis, and metastasis”
Publication · Rosai-Dorfman Disease Presenting With Diplopia
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
- sarcoidosis
Inflammatory Granuloma Disease
- proptosis
Forward-Bulging Eye
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- metastatic
Spread from Another Cancer
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.