Rare case of mantle cell lymphoma of the lacrimal sac

ABSTRACT

Mantle cell lymphoma of the ocular and periorbital regions is extremely rare but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lesions affecting the periorbital tissues. In this study, we present a rare case of mantle cell lymphoma of the lacrimal sac in a 65-year-old male presenting with a mass in the lacrimal sac region and epiphora. After clinical examinations and imaging studies, the mucocele was misdiagnosed. Considering the unexpected findings during external dacryocystorhinostomy, a frozen biopsy was performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of lymphoma.

Keywords:
Lymphoma, mantle cell; Nasolacrimal duct; Neoplasms; Neoplasm staging; Dacryocystorhinostomy; Diagnosis, differential