Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Associated With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma of the Orbit.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Yandong BianBryan J Winn

Abstract

The association between Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) and neoplasia is rare and has been more commonly reported in cases of solid tumors rather than hemotological malignancies. To the authors' knowledge, HSP in association with orbital lymphoma has not been previously reported. An 84-year-old man underwent anterior orbitotomy with biopsy for a rapidly growing orbital mass. Immediately following this procedure, he developed petechial rash, flash pulmonary edema, and kidney dysfunction with hematuria and proteinuria. Orbital biopsy revealed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma while skin and kidney biopsies showed features consistent with HSP. Multidisciplinary team involvement and treatment with chemotherapy and corticosteroid resulted in an excellent clinical response. Clinicians should be aware that HSP and orbital diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can co-occur, potentially leading to life-threatening rapid fluid shifts and metabolic derangements.

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