Vitreitis and Waldenström's macroglobulinemia

Am J Ophthalmol. 1998 Aug;126(2):314-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(98)00165-2.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe vitreitis in a patient with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.

Methods: Case report and review of pertinent literature.

Results: A 90-year-old man developed vitreitis 10 years after a systemic diagnosis of a lymphoproliferative disorder. Numerous small, normal-appearing lymphocytes were seen on pathologic examination of the vitreous. He developed worsening lymphadenopathy and was diagnosed with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia after systemic review.

Conclusion: Chronic lymphoproliferative diseases such as Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia may cause vitreitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Eye Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lymphocytes / pathology
  • Male
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy
  • Vitreous Body / pathology*
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / complications*
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / pathology