Lymphoid Tumor

• There is an increased incidence in older people or patients with AIDS-related lymphomatous diseases.

Clinical Features

• Symptoms: usually asymptomatic or mild ocular irritation and tearing.
• Signs:
  • Slowly progressive, salmon-colored lesions that may be located in the forniceal, bulbar or palpebral conjunctiva
  • No sign of inflammation
  • May be associated with systemic lymphomas

Management

• Biopsy is always required.
• CT-scan to asses orbital involvement.
• Systemic evaluation.
• Observation if small and asymptomatic.
• Radiation or cryotherapy.
• Surgical excision.