Lymphoma

Lymphomas of the orbit and adnexa (OAL)

• Most ocular lymphomas are non-Hodgkins type therefore are B cell lymphomas (Typically low-grade)

• Incidence of systemic disease

• Conjunctiva: 20%

  • “Salmon-patch” appearance of conjunctiva
  • Multiple small cells with pleomorphism seen on histology

• Orbit: 35%