The diagnosis and treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma: a review

International Journal of Retina and Vitreous
Jose S PulidoHarish Raja

Abstract

To describe the recent diagnostic and treatment options for the most predominant form of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma (PVRL), namely diffuse large B cell lymphoma. This is mainly based on the experience at the Mayo Clinic as well as a partial review of the literature. MYD88 L265P mutation is seen in about 80% of cases; therefore, a polymerase chain reaction for this mutation helps in making the diagnosis that has been notoriously difficult to make. Local therapy using intravitreal methotrexate and rituximab has been very helpful in the treatment of the local disease. Systemic high-dose intravenous methotrexate is helpful in treating bilateral disease in conjunction with intravitreal therapy. Whether it is helpful in preventing or delaying the development of central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL) is still in dispute. If there is development of CNSL or recurrent ocular disease, alternatives to high-dose methotrexate under investigation include pomalidomide, stem cell transplantation, or ibrutinib, with or without local therapy. Vitrectomy alone might be helpful as a debulking procedure. Because of the risks of redevelopment of disease, local radiation should be given if other options are not possible. Aqueous levels of IL10 are...Continue Reading

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